Description
Create the perfect festive centerpiece with these reliable, buttery Christmas tree sugar cookies. Designed with a precisely balanced ratio of ingredients to prevent spreading, these cookies maintain their sharp, professional edges while baking. The result is a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb that serves as an ideal canvas for your favorite holiday frosting and decorations. Simple to make and consistent every time, this recipe is a holiday staple for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal sections.
Roll the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a lightly floured surface.
Cut the dough using Christmas tree cookie cutters.
Transfer the cutouts to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until the edges are just barely golden.
Notes
Ensure your butter is only slightly softened for the best texture. If the dough feels too soft to handle, refrigerate for 15 minutes before rolling. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg