Description
Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines festive whimsy with delicious flavor. These soft and chewy cookies, shaped like charming Christmas trees, are perfect for decorating and sharing during the holiday season. Their buttery goodness and vibrant icing make them an irresistible addition to any celebration, bringing joy and creativity to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup icing sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape dough into cone-like tree silhouettes and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely before decorating with icing sugar mixed with water or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg