Sparkling Sugar Tree Cookies
Delightfully festive cookies shaped like trees, adorned with shimmering sprinkles and perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 each egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- as needed each royal icing for decoration
- as needed each shimmering sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small logs and shape them into tree shapes.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool and decorate with royal icing and shimmering sprinkles.
Notes
For serving, present the cookies on a festive platter and pair with milk or hot cocoa. Can wrap in clear bags as gifts. Variations include using cocoa powder for chocolate cookies or adding spices for a warm flavor.