Description
Delightful tree-shaped cookies perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a canvas for creativity with decorations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Food coloring (for decorating)
- Royal icing or your preferred frosting
- Assorted sprinkles, edible glitter, and candy decorations
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing until combined.
- Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Bake: Place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before decorating.
- Decorate!: Use royal icing or frosting to decorate, adding fun sprinkles, edible glitter, or small candies.
Notes
Chill the dough for better handling and don’t skip the icing for decorating. Mix and match decorations for creative flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American