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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cookies

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cookies: Festive Joy Awaits

Delightful Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Cookies capture festive joy and nostalgia in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can swap with almond extract
For Decorating
  • 1 tablespoon red food gel for decorative stripes
  • 0.5 cup green sugar sprinkles adds festive texture
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar provides sweetness
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients to form dough. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. Cut and Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out chilled dough and cut shapes. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Allow to cool.
  3. Make the Buttercream: Beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Gradually add heavy cream. Mix in red food gel for colored frosting.
  4. Assemble the Cookies: Frost one cookie round with buttercream, add red stripes, sprinkle with green sugar. Sandwich with a cookie cutout.
  5. Final Touches and Serve: Place cookies on a platter. Decorate before serving. Enjoy with milk or hot cocoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients improves dough texture. Chill for better shape retention during baking. Decorate cookies just before serving to keep vibrancy.

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