Piped Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
Create festive edible decorations with a simple piped cookie recipe. These soft, buttery treats hold their shape well and take on a charming holiday look using only a piping bag and green food coloring.
Instructions
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Make the Dough
Combine the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg white. Mix in the flour and a pinch of salt until a dough forms. -
Color and Prepare Dough
Divide the dough and mix green food coloring and cocoa powder into the portion intended for the trees. Wrap the dough and chill it in the refrigerator. -
Pipe the Trees
Fit a piping bag with a small round tip. Pipe the green dough onto a baking sheet in the shape of Christmas trees, ensuring they are spaced apart to prevent spreading. -
Chill the Piped Cookies
Place the piped cookies back in the refrigerator to chill before baking to help them hold their shape. -
Bake and Cool
Bake the cookies according to instructions. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before adding optional sprinkles.
Tips
Allow the piped cookies to chill before baking to prevent them from spreading in the oven.
Video
“Make These Easy Christmas Cookies (Even If You Don’t Have Cutters or a Mixer)” by Easy Desserts by Juli, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
These Christmas tree cookies are soft and buttery, offering a classic holiday taste in a festive shape. The dough is colored green and piped directly onto the pan, eliminating the need for traditional cutters or even a stand mixer. The addition of cocoa powder and careful chilling helps ensure the cookies bake evenly and maintain their defined tree silhouette.
Ideal for including in gift boxes or serving on cookie trays, these cookies are a fun project for bakers of all ages. They store well, making them a reliable option for preparing ahead of time for Christmas celebrations.
