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Christmas Tree Cookies

Celebrate the holidays with festive green Christmas tree cookies, perfect for decorating and sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Coloring & Decorations
  • to taste green food coloring
  • for decoration royal icing or frosting
  • for decoration sprinkles or edible decorations

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients, then cream butter and sugar. Add egg and extracts, then combine with dry ingredients to form dough.
  2. Divide dough, color one portion green, roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Cut out Christmas tree shapes, place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
  5. Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing or frosting and add sprinkles.

Notes

Chill the dough before rolling for easier handling.