Holiday Tree Cookie Stacks

Holiday Tree Cookie Stacks
40 min.
24
96kcal

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Holiday Tree Cookie Stacks! Perfect for festive gatherings, these whimsical treats are not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously sweet indulgence. Imagine a towering stack of cookies, each layer representing a different size, all adorned with creamy vanilla frosting and a sprinkle of festive decorations. These cookie stacks are sure to be the centerpiece of your holiday dessert table!

With a preparation time of just 40 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 cookies that will impress your family and friends. The combination of rich chocolate chip cookie dough and luscious frosting creates a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, the fun of stacking the cookies into tree shapes adds an interactive element to your baking, making it a great activity to enjoy with kids or fellow baking enthusiasts.

Whether you're hosting a holiday party, attending a potluck, or simply looking to add a festive touch to your dessert repertoire, these Holiday Tree Cookie Stacks are the perfect solution. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the holiday baking begin! Your taste buds will thank you, and your guests will be in awe of your creative culinary skills.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • pouch chocolate chip cookie mix betty crocker®
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups vanilla frosting betty crocker® (from 1-lb container)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Shape 3 (1/4-cup) balls from dough. Shape 3 more balls, using 3 level tablespoons dough for each.
  2. Place all 6 balls on ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light brown.
  4. Meanwhile, shape 3 balls using 2 tablespoons dough for each ball. Shape 3 balls, 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  5. Place all 6 balls on ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are light brown.
  7. Continue with remaining dough to make 3 balls of each of the following diameters: 1 1/4 inches, 1 inch, 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch.
  8. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  10. Heat frosting in microwavable bowl uncovered on High 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until frosting can be stirred smooth and fluid. Each tree will be a stack of 8 different size cookies. To assemble 3 trees, stack cookies on serving platter, starting with largest size cookie on bottom, and stacking each smaller size cookie on top, spreading frosting between each layer.
  11. Drizzle remaining frosting over trees, and garnish with sprinkles.
  12. Sprinkle powdered sugar on platter to look like snow.

Nutrition Facts

Calories96kcal
Protein1.13%
Fat58.89%
Carbs39.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.9
Glycemic Load
4.14
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.65391303202056%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.78kcal
4.79%
Fat:6.31g
9.7%
Saturated Fat:2.91g
18.2%
Carbohydrates:9.64g
3.21%
Net Carbohydrates:9.63g
3.5%
Sugar:8.94g
9.93%
Cholesterol:16.99mg
5.66%
Sodium:59.15mg
2.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.27g
0.55%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.1%
Vitamin A:128.08IU
2.56%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.3%
Vitamin K:2.17µg
2.07%