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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cookies

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Delightfully festive cookies inspired by the iconic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, perfect for holiday gatherings and timeless family memories.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Red food gel
  • Green sugar sprinkles
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 3–5 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
  • 1–2 drops red food gel (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  2. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4″ thick. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter.
  7. Bake cookies on a parchment-lined sheet for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  8. For frosting, cream together butter and confectioner’s sugar, adding heavy cream until smooth. Mix in salt and vanilla.
  9. Dye 1/4 cup of frosting red. Decorate cooled cookies with white and red frosting, adding green sprinkles.
  10. Enjoy or store appropriately!

Notes

Chill the dough longer if cookies spread during baking. Keep an eye on baking time for best results.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/little-debbie-christmas-tree-cake-cookies/

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