Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with these delightful Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies. Soft, buttery, and adorned with colorful royal icing and sprinkles, they are perfect for festive gatherings and family traditions. Easy to make and customize, each cookie captures the essence of Christmas cheer and sweet nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Royal icing (for decoration)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to prevent spreading.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into tree shapes using cookie cutters and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely before decorating.
- Use royal icing for designs and add sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg