peppermint christmas tree
This festive Peppermint Christmas Tree is a delightful dessert that brings holiday cheer to any gathering. Made with a refreshing peppermint flavor, this treat is both visually striking and delicious, perfect for celebrating the season.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cookie cutters (tree-shaped and star-shaped)
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 heat-resistant spatula
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour If making gluten-free, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened (1 stick).
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar For frosting.
- 2-4 tablespoons milk For frosting.
- green food coloring
- crushed peppermint candies For decoration.
- star-shaped sprinkles or edible glitter For decoration.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use the tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut trees out of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on a cooling rack.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk, adding more milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency. Add green food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
- Once the cookies are cool, use a spatula to frost the trees with green icing.
- Decorate the trees with crushed peppermint candies, and top each with a star-shaped sprinkle or edible glitter.
Notes
If you wish to make this recipe gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
For added flavor, consider drizzling a white chocolate glaze over the frosted cookies.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.