Fruity Fun Christmas Tree Cookies

Health score
2%
Fruity Fun Christmas Tree Cookies
35 min.
18
507kcal

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Fruity Fun Christmas Tree Cookies! Perfect for festive gatherings, these vibrant cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With their charming tree shape and colorful decorations, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Imagine the joy of baking these cookies with your loved ones, filling your kitchen with the warm aroma of freshly baked sugar cookies. The combination of soft, buttery cookie dough topped with a luscious green frosting creates a whimsical look that captures the spirit of Christmas. Plus, the addition of Betty Crocker® Fruit Gushers® and Fruit Roll-Ups® adds a fruity twist that makes each bite a burst of flavor.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 18 cookies that are perfect for sharing at holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying at home. Whether you’re decorating them with your favorite festive toppings or letting the kids unleash their creativity, these cookies are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the season. So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and let the holiday baking begin!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • container fluffy frosting white green betty crocker®
  • box fruit flavored betty crocker® fruit gushers®
  • 18  fruit hot flavored betty crocker® colors®
  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix betty crocker®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • cookie cutter
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until soft dough forms. On lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Using 5-inch Christmas tree cookie cutter, cut dough. (Reroll dough after cutting cookies to make 18 trees.)
  3. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake 6 to 8 minutes (8 to 10 minutes for large cookies) or until edges are light golden brown.
  5. Meanwhile, unroll and remove paper from Betty Crocker Fruit
  6. Roll-Ups.
  7. Cut in half, separating blue and green. Using same cookie cutter, cut 5-inch tree shapes (if using larger cookie cutter, put two green halves together before cutting out tree shape.
  8. Place over warm cookies.
  9. Cut additional fruit snacks with kitchen scissors to use as garland, stars or ornaments. Frost with frosting as desired. Decorate with Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers to look like ornaments on trees.

Nutrition Facts

Calories507kcal
Protein2.61%
Fat16.65%
Carbs80.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.33
Glycemic Load
7.73
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.6539130392282%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:507.26kcal
25.36%
Fat:9.74g
14.99%
Saturated Fat:3.05g
19.03%
Carbohydrates:106.33g
35.44%
Net Carbohydrates:99.12g
36.04%
Sugar:79.63g
88.48%
Cholesterol:18.13mg
6.04%
Sodium:178.98mg
7.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.44g
6.88%
Vitamin A:1477.42IU
29.55%
Fiber:7.21g
28.85%
Vitamin K:24.34µg
23.18%
Copper:0.34mg
17%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.33%
Vitamin C:9.9mg
12%
Potassium:414.1mg
11.83%
Vitamin B3:1.96mg
9.8%
Iron:1.6mg
8.88%
Phosphorus:64.93mg
6.49%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.25%
Magnesium:23.23mg
5.81%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.17%
Folate:17.5µg
4.38%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.82%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.44%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.08%
Calcium:25.71mg
2.57%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.43%
Selenium:0.96µg
1.37%