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Christmas Tree-Shaped Sugar Cookies

Delightful sugar cookies shaped like Christmas trees, adorned with vibrant icing and sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour The foundation of your cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Provides lift for the cookies.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Ensures airy texture.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and decadence.
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Elevates flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Adds warmth to the flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
Decorating Ingredients
  • green icing for decorating Transforms cookies into festive trees.
  • colorful sprinkles or edible glitter Adds holiday sparkle.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  8. Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
Decorating
  1. Once cooled, decorate each cookie with green icing and colorful sprinkles or edible glitter.

Notes

Tips for success include chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes, ensuring even thickness, and using room temperature butter for the best texture.