Christmas Tree Cookies

This is great dessert when you are having company. They are in the shapes of Christmas trees. Use green and red sprinkles and any kind of frosting to decorate.

• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 2

Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide dough into halves. On lightly floured cloth-covered board, roll each half out to 3/16 inch thick. on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into Christmas shapes.

Step 3

Bake on parchment lined baking sheets for 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool on wire racks and decorate as desired.