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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cookies

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cookies for Festive Cheer

Try these delightful Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cookies for a nostalgic holiday treat that brings festive cheer.
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Do not omit for balanced taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for proper baking.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Can be swapped with almond extract.
  • 3.5 cups Confectioner's Sugar Ensures a smooth buttercream texture.
For the Buttercream
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3.5 cups Confectioner's Sugar
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie cutters

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Gradually add the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of ¼ inch.
  6. Use a circle cutter to cut out rounds, then use a tree-shaped cutter to cut tree shapes from half of the circles.
  7. Place all cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
  10. Gradually add confectioner's sugar, mixing on low until incorporated. Add cream until spreadable.
  11. Mix in salt and vanilla extract. Dye a portion red with food gel.
  12. Spread a layer of white buttercream on each whole cookie, pipe red stripes on top.
  13. Place tree-shaped cookies on top of frosted rounds and sprinkle green sugar sprinkles on top.
  14. Store cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgSugar: 12g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Can freeze for up to 2 months.

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