RCI-BR.005.0479.001
Pat Egan's Christmas Tree Cookies
These second-place winning cookies are easily shaped into trees that are edged with glittery green sugar. " Source: Chicago Tribune Annual Food Guide holiday cookie contest December 8, 1988.
Prep25 min
Cook45 min
Total70 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2½ cups
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- softened1 unit
- 1½ tsp
- ¼ tsp
- ½ tsp
- 1 unit
- green sugar crystals¼ cup
- about ¼ cup confetti or nonpareil candy decorations1 unitoptional
Method
1
Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a stiff dough forms.
4
Divide dough into portions and shape into a tree form by hand or using a tree-shaped cookie cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
5
Sprinkle each cookie with green sugar crystals, pressing gently so they adhere to the dough.
6
Add confetti or nonpareil candy decorations as desired for extra festive detail.
7
Preheat oven to 375°F.
10 minutes
8
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are set and lightly golden at the edges.
12 minutes
9
Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.