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Christmas Trees Cookies

Touch-of-Gold Christmas Trees

Christmas Trees Cookies bring a warm, festive charm to your holiday table, offering a perfect blend of buttery cookies and a creamy Nutella filling. Lightly dusted with gold, these elegant treats sparkle with holiday cheer and are ideal for gatherings.

With every bite, they’re sure to become a new family favorite. Made with simple ingredients and a little creative flair, these cookies are a memorable addition to any holiday spread.

Time
Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 50 mins
Cooking Temp 375  °F
Servings 2
Description

These delicate, buttery cookies are filled with Nutella and dusted in shimmering gold, making them a standout at any holiday event.

Easy to make and visually impressive, they’re both beautiful and delicious—a perfect treat for the season.

Ingredients
  • 1 cups 1-1/2 butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons 2 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups 3-1/2 all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup Nutella
  • Gold pearl dust
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, milk, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture, blending well.
  5. Fit a cookie press with a Christmas tree disk, and press the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set, without browning. Remove and cool completely on wire racks.
  7. Spread Nutella on the bottom of half the cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
  8. Lightly brush the tops with gold pearl dust. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 90kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 43mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Be sure not to overbake to keep the cookies soft and light in color for the best presentation.

Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday desserts, Nutella filling, golden cookies, festive treats
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