Christmas is the perfect time to spend with friends and family, and a great way to celebrate is with delicious food. The Christmas Tree Cake Ornament is a festive, delicious, and easy-to-make treat that is sure to please everyone. The best part is, it only takes about 30 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Green and red food coloring
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Sprinkles, edible glitter, and other decorations, for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing to combine each before adding the next. Add the milk and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Divide the dough into two bowls. Add green food coloring to one bowl, and red food coloring to the other, mixing until desired color is reached.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of each dough side by side onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, and lemon juice until a thick, glossy icing forms. Dip each cookie into the icing, allowing the excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack to allow the icing to set.
- Decorate each cookie with sprinkles, edible glitter, and other decorations, if desired. Allow to dry completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 200 calories; 8.0 g total fat; 5.0 g saturated fat; 40.0 mg cholesterol; 125 mg sodium; 29.0 g carbohydrates; 0.5 g fiber; 16.5 g sugar; 2.5 g protein.
Serving Suggestions
The Christmas Tree Cake Ornament is a great treat to serve at Christmas parties or to give as a gift. Serve them alongside hot cocoa or coffee for a festive treat. Cut them into smaller pieces and serve with a scoop of ice cream for a delicious dessert.
This easy-to-make Christmas Tree Cake Ornament is sure to be a hit with friends and family. With its festive colors and delicious flavor, it's sure to be a holiday favorite!
