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Christmas Tree Cookies


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  • Author: sarah
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful, festive cookies shaped like Christmas trees, adorned with green frosting and sprinkles.


Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Green frosting
  • Festive sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract until blended.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Flatten each ball using the bottom of a glass.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden.
  9. Cool on a wire rack before frosting and adding sprinkles.

Notes

Make-ahead by preparing the dough a day prior and chilling it. Customize with various cookie shapes and colors.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 145
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg