3-D Christmas Tree Cookies
Homemade sugar cookies, baked in different sizes, stack up to form sweet Christmas Tree Cookies. A sugar glaze and holiday sprinkles make them festive.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Chill Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 42 minutes mins
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas tree cookies
Servings: 12
Calories: 519kcal
Preheat oven to 375F.
Beat butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy.
Beat in flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda just until blended.
Chill cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. Chilled dough will help to keep the cookies from spreading too much when baking.
Drop 24 cookies (1 Tablespoonful each) onto baking sheets and bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 2 minutes on wire rack. Remove from sheets and cool completely on wire rack. Return remaining dough to the refrigerator.
Drop 24 cookies (2 teaspoonfuls each) onto baking sheets and bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 2 minutes on wire rack. Remove from sheets and cool completely on wire rack. Return remaining dough to the refrigerator.
Drop 24 cookies (1 teaspoonful each) onto baking sheets and bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 2 minutes on wire rack. Remove from sheets and cool completely on wire rack.
For each cookie tree: Glaze 1 large cookie, sprinkle with holiday sprinkles and place on flat surface, glazed side up. Repeat with another large cookie, 2 medium cookies and then 2 small cookies. Top with decorative candy.
Makes 12 cookie trees
Recipe Tips:
- Have the cookies baked and cooled and then have a cookie tree decorating party
- Be sure to chill cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour so the cookies don't spread too much when baking
- Make the trees sparkle with gold and silver sugars
- Add your favorite extract and flavor the cookie dough
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg