Festive Stacked Cookie Christmas Tree Recipe
This Stacked Cookie Christmas Tree is a delightful and festive dessert that brings holiday cheer to any gathering. Made with layers of delicious cookies and decorated with colorful icing and festive decorations, it serves as both a treat and a centerpiece.
The recipe is simple to follow and allows for creativity in decorating, making it perfect for family baking sessions or holiday parties. You can find the Stacked Christmas Tree Cookie Cutters on Amazon.
Festive Stacked Cookie Tree Recipe
This cookie tree features a variety of cookie shapes stacked together, adorned with vibrant icing and Christmas decorations. The preparation time is approximately 1 hour, and it serves as a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Colorful icing for decoration
- Assorted Christmas decorations (sprinkles, edible glitter, etc.)
- Stacked Christmas Tree Cookie Cutters
- Set contains 10 star shaped plastic cookie cutters
- Boxed set includes recipe and directions
- Tree stacks to 8″ x 9″
- High Quality:Made of food grade plastic，BPA free and free from any other harmful and toxic chemicals
- Size:Including 10 pcs graduated size cookie cutters dia 7.87/7.28/6.5/5.71/5/4.53/3.94/3.35/2.83/2.13in,0.47in thick.
- Widely Used:Using sugarpaste, rolled fondant, gumpaste etc, Also great for baking a various size star-shaped cookies.Sta…
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Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out various shapes for stacking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely.
- Decorate: Once cooled, use colorful icing to decorate the cookies and add Christmas decorations as desired.
- Assemble the Tree: Start stacking the cookies from largest to smallest to form a tree shape. Secure with icing if necessary.
- Display: Place the cookie tree on a festive table and enjoy the holiday spirit.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 servings
- Calories: 150kcal per serving
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
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