Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
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If you're wanting a dessert that is both festive and delicious, look no further! These Christmas tree sugar cookies will shine at any holiday party!
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups all purpose flour
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon baking powder
- ½ Cup unsalted butter Softened
- 2/3 Cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 1 ½ Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon lemon extract optional
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and line 2-3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl beat together the butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, sour cream, and extracts and mix until just combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just barely full combined.
- This recipe does not require any chilling time, so you’re ready to roll out your cookies! Split the dough into 2-3 pieces and roll them one at a time on a lightly floured surface until they are ¼ inch thick. Use your favorite Christmas tree cookie cutters (or alternative shapes!) to cut out your cookies. Press the scraps together and set them aside to rest for about 5 minutes. Reroll the scraps and cut more cookies until all the dough has been used.
- Place the cookies on the parchment-lined cookie sheets leaving 1 ½ inches between them. Bake for 7-8 minutes, rotating the pan at 4 minutes. I find this gives the cookies a nice, even bake. The edges will be just set and the cookies will be very light in color and should have very minimal coloring underneath them.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 2 minutes for the shape to set before transferring to a cooling rack. Frost, once they are cooled or stored in an airtight container until you are ready to frost them.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- In the bowl of a mixer, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth. Scrape down the bowl and beat again for about 10 seconds to make sure everything is completely incorporated.
- Add the vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar. Mix on low until the powdered sugar is moistened enough for you to increase the speed without it making a mess. Beat until smooth.
- Use to frost cupcakes, cakes, cinnamon rolls and so much more!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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