Christmas Tree Cookies

Christmas Tree Cookies are a must-have for the holiday season, adding festive charm to any dessert table. These 3D standup black chocolate cookies take holiday baking to a whole new level, creating a stunning visual and delicious treat all in one.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate cookies, christmas cookie, christmas desserts, Christmas Tree Cookies, Cut out cookies, sugar cookies

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 55

Servings trees

Calories 188kcal

Author Janine Waite

Equipment

2 tree cookie cutters with notch

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup black cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Prepare Dough: Cream the butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix black cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually mix the dry and wet ingredients to form a firm dough. If the dough is too dry, mix it with your hands to form a ball.
Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness between two pieces of parchment paper. Cut out your desired shapes, using one of each tree cookie cutter. These two shapes will fit together to create a complete 3D cookie tree. Cut out the cookies, then gather the remaining dough, roll it out again, and repeat the process until all the dough is used.
Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill the Dough: Chill cookies for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Form Trees: Some cookies may fit together perfectly without trimming, while others might need a slight adjustment. If the slits are too tight, carefully cut them with a small knife, taking off just a tiny bit at a time to avoid breaking the

Nutrition