Melissarecipes - Festive Holly Trim Christmas Tree Cookies: A Beautifully Decorated Holiday Delight! 🎄🌿 Ingredients For the Cookies: 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract 2½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt For Royal Icing: 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar, sifted 3 tbsp meringue powder 6-8 tbsp water (adjust for consistency) Red gel food coloring Green gel food coloring Decorations: Star-shaped sugar sprinkles (for the tops of the trees) White sugar pearls (for snow dots) Holly leaf and berry sprinkles (or handmade from icing) Instructions 1. Make the Cookie Dough Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 2. Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack. 3. Prepare Royal Icing: In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and meringue powder. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the icing reaches a medium-stiff consistency. Divide the icing into three bowls. Tint one bowl red, another green, and leave the third white. Cover each bowl with a damp cloth to prevent drying out. 4. Decorate the Cookies: Base Layer: Pipe and flood the top half of the tree with red icing and the bottom half with white icing. Allow to dry completely (about 1-2 hours or speed up with a fan). Details: Use white icing to pipe dots (snow) over the red and white sections. Holly Decoration: Attach holly leaf and berry sprinkles to the middle section of the tree using a dab of white icing. Star Topper: Attach a star sprinkle at the top of each tree with a small dot of icing. 5. Dry and Enjoy: Let the decorated cookies dry completely before serving or packaging. | Facebook
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