Description
Create festive memories with Stacked Sugar Cookie Christmas Trees this holiday season! These delightful cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds, but also a feast for the eyes. Easy to make and perfect for family gatherings, these cookies allow everyone to join in on the fun of decorating. With a buttery flavor and sweet royal icing, they are sure to brighten any holiday celebration. Whether you’re gifting them or showcasing them on your dessert table, these cookie trees will bring smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Green royal icing for decoration
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut out star shapes of varying sizes.
- Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Stack cookies using green royal icing from largest to smallest, then decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie tree (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg