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Sparkling Sugar Tree Cookies

Delightful festive cookies shaped like trees and decorated with royal icing and shimmering sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative ingredients
  • Royal icing for decoration
  • Shimmering sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough into small logs and shape them into tree shapes.
  7. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let cool and decorate with royal icing and shimmering sprinkles.
  3. Enjoy your festive cookies!

Notes

For enhanced flavor, add a hint of almond extract. Customize decorations with colored sugar or edible glitter.