Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies
These delightful and visually stunning cookies are shaped like a Christmas tree, featuring buttery vanilla flavors and festive decorations that make them perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
Decoration Ingredients
- Buttercream frosting (enough to layer and decorate)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Roll the dough into one-tablespoon balls, placing them on ungreased cookie sheets and flattening slightly.
Baking
- Bake for approximately 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Assembly
- Spread buttercream frosting between the cooled cookie layers and top each stack with frosting and colorful sprinkles.
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Notes
Chill the dough if it's too sticky, ensure buttercream frosting has the correct consistency, and feel free to customize decorations to fit your theme.