Sparkling Sugar Tree Cookies

Delicious, festive cookies shaped like trees and decorated with royal icing and shimmering sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour For gluten-free, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened For dairy-free, use vegan margarine or coconut oil.
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg For vegan, use flaxseed meal mixed with water or applesauce.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decoration Ingredients

Royal icing For decorating cookies.
Shimmering sprinkles For decoration on the cookies.

Instructions

Preparation

Gather all your ingredients in one place and measure them out.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Making the Dough

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar using an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture until fully combined.
Gradually mix the flour mixture into the creamed mixture on low speed until just combined.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Shaping and Baking

Using a tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes from the rolled dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges turn golden.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Decoration

Once cooled, decorate the cookies with royal icing and add shimmering sprinkles.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For freezing, place cooled cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers.

Keyword Baking, decorated cookies, Festive Treats, Holiday Cookies, Sugar Cookies