Christmas Tree Cookies
Don't you love decorating the tree for Christmas? Now you can decorate these Christmas tree cookies, too! This recipe makes such cute Christmas cookies, you'll want to make them for home, for work, for parties. You name it - folks will love 'em!
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you enjoyed making our Christmas Tree Cookies, you're sure to love trying out these other festive Christmas recipes!
First up, why not try making some Peppermint Bark? This sweet and refreshing treat combines creamy white chocolate with crunchy peppermint candy pieces, creating a delicious holiday indulgence that is perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
Next, consider baking a batch of Gingerbread Men cookies. These classic holiday treats are fun to decorate and perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. With a warm blend of spices and a hint of molasses, these cookies are sure to become a new holiday favorite.
For a savory option, try making some Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for holiday gatherings and are sure to impress your guests. With a flavorful filling of spinach, feta cheese, and garlic, these mushrooms are packed full of deliciousness.
With these recipes in your repertoire, you'll be all set to spread holiday cheer through delicious treats wherever you go. Happy baking!
Preparation Time4 hr
Cooking Time10 min
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup green sugar crystals
- 1/4 cup confetti or nonpareil candy
Instructions
- Put flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, salt, almond extract and egg into large bowl of an electric mixer.
- Mix together, using low speed. Dough will be crumbly.
- Then knead dough with hands until mixture holds together.
- Remove 1/3 cup of the dough; wrap and refrigerate.
- Divide remaining dough in thirds.
- Using hands, roll each into a 6-inch log.
- Put sugar crystals on a sheet of wax paper. Roll each log in the sugar crystals to coat well; use the wax paper as a guide to press in crystals.
- Shape each log into a triangle, pressing gently on wax paper to give three sharp corners. Make sure to make 2 sides longer than the third side.
- Wrap each log well and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until dough is firm enough to slice.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- To bake, slice logs crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
- Put slices about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- For each cookie, shape about 1/2 teaspoon of the reserved 1/3 cup dough into a tree trunk. Attach to bottom underside of each tree.
- Sprinkle each cookie lightly with candy decorations, if desired.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove to wire racks. Cool completely.