Grandma’s Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

Dairy Free
Grandma’s Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
75 min.
30
115kcal

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There's something truly magical about the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than with a batch of Grandma’s Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies? These delightful treats are not only a festive addition to your dessert table but also a wonderful way to create lasting memories with family and friends. With their vibrant green sugar and charming tree shapes, these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone who sees them.

What makes this recipe even more special is that it’s dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a lighter version of a classic treat. In just 75 minutes, you can whip up 30 delicious cookies that are both fun to make and delightful to eat. The combination of a soft, buttery dough and a sweet vanilla glaze drizzled on top creates a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering, a cookie exchange, or simply to enjoy at home, these cookies are a fantastic way to spread holiday cheer. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get baking! With just a few simple ingredients and some creative cookie-cutting, you’ll have a festive treat that captures the spirit of Christmas in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter melted softened (not )
  • 30 servings edible gold dust green
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • 12 oz vanilla extract white (2 cups)
  • pouch sugar cookie mix betty crocker®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • cookie cutter
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (or 350°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet).
  2. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until soft dough forms.
  3. On floured surface, roll dough until about 1/8 inch thick.
  4. Cut with 3 1/2-inch cookie cutter; place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  5. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or just until edges begin to turn light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool 15 minutes.
  6. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips on High 1 minute; stir until smooth. If necessary, microwave 10 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag.
  7. Cut off tiny bottom corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle glaze over cookies. Immediately sprinkle with green sugar.
  8. Let stand until set, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein3.86%
Fat26.2%
Carbs69.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.5
Glycemic Load
0.28
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.56782608568344%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:115.14kcal
5.76%
Fat:2.57g
3.95%
Saturated Fat:0.36g
2.27%
Carbohydrates:15.42g
5.14%
Net Carbohydrates:15.4g
5.6%
Sugar:9.11g
10.13%
Cholesterol:5.46mg
1.82%
Sodium:68.19mg
2.96%
Alcohol:3.9g
100%
Alcohol %:15.1%
100%
Protein:0.85g
1.7%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.55%
Vitamin A:75.58IU
1.51%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.5%
Folate:4.27µg
1.07%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.06%