Christmas Tree Cookies

 

Introduction

These Christmas Tree Cookies  are shaped like festive trees, decorated with icing, sprinkles, and stars. Perfect for holiday trays, gifting, or ftour celebrations 

 Ingredients

 Cookie Dough

•  1 cup butter (softened)
•  1 cup sugar
•  1 egg
•  1 tsp vanilla extract
•  2½ cups all-purpose flour
•  ½ tsp baking powder
•  Pinch of salt
•  Red gel food coloring

 Icing & Decorations

•  Royal icing or white glaze
•  Green sugar sprinkles
•  Red candy balls
•  White candy pearls
•  White star candies

 Instructions

 

1.  Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking tray with parchment paper.
2.  Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
3.  In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
4.  Add red gel coloring and mix until evenly tinted.
5.  Chill dough for 30 minutes. Roll out and cut into tree shapes using cookie cutter.
6.  Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set. Let cool completely.
7.  Decorate with white icing in zigzag pattern. Add sprinkles, candy balls, and stars.
8.  Let icing set before serving or packaging.

 Methods

•  Use green dough for classic tree look.
•  Add cocoa powder for chocolate version.
•  Mix in orange zest for citrus twist.
•  Use multicolor icing for rainbow trees.

 History

Inspired by classic holiday sugar cookies  and Moroccan  love for festive sweets—bright, joyful, and creative .

 Benefits

•  Protein from eggs
•  Energy from butter and sugar
•  Joy from festive colors and shapes

 Formation

Serve on white plates with pine branches and ornaments . Ideal for ftour, gifting, or holiday buffets .

 Conclusion

Christmas Tree Cookies are festive, sweet, and fun—a tray of edible holiday cheer .