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Easy Stacked Sugar Cookie Christmas Trees for a Delicious Holiday Treat

Easy Stacked Sugar Cookie Christmas Trees

Delight your family and friends with these charming stacked sugar cookie Christmas trees, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and extracts to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
  6. Roll out the dough and cut into tree shapes.
  7. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
  9. Decorate with powdered sugar to create snow on the trees.

Notes

  • For a festive touch, use colorful sprinkles on top of the cookies.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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