Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
These Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies are everything you love about holiday baking. A soft and tender sugar cookie base underneath fluffy cream cheese frosting, they're the perfect cookie for gifting, decorating with the kids, or at your Christmas dessert table.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Chill2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas sugar cookies, Christmas tree cookies, Sugar Cookies
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 485kcal
Cost: 20
Cookies
- 2 cups butter softened
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 7 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 16 ounces confectioners sugar 1 package
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cookies
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
In another mixing bowl, add together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar and whisk.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms. Try not to over-mix.
Divide the dough into two halves, wrap in plastic wrap or cover with a towel, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out Christmas Trees. .
Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat, leaving space between them. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just slightly golden.
Cool on a wire rack completely before decorating.
Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and creamy.
Slowly add the powdered sugar, food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is fluffy and your desired consistency.
Spread or pipe the frosting onto cooled cookies, and add sprinkles or other decorations as desired.
Storing and make ahead
Storing leftovers: If you happen to have leftovers, you can place the cookies into an airtight container or ziplock baggie. Separate layers with parchment paper to prevent the icing from making a mess. They'll keep in the fridge for up to a week or on the counter for 3-4 days.
Freezing cookies: After the cookies are baked and completely cooled, you can freeze the unfrosted cookies. Place them in a freezer safe container or ziplock baggie, and store until you're ready to serve. Make frosting fresh.
Freezing cookie dough: Feel free to freeze just the cookie dough if you want to save some prep time. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or place in a ziplock baggie and freeze. Thaw the dough in the fridge overnight when you're ready to bake.
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg