Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies
Delightful stacked cookies that resemble Christmas trees, perfect for festive gatherings and family traditions.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg Use room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Decoration
- Buttercream frosting Enough to layer and decorate.
- Sprinkles For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and white sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a thick yet pliable dough.
Baking
- Using rounded teaspoonfuls, roll the dough into small balls and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball gently to create a surface for frosting.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
Decoration
- Spread buttercream frosting between layers of cookies to form small tree shapes.
- Decorate with sprinkles as desired.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze the dough or decorated cookies.