Christmas Tree Cookie Cake
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups vanilla frosting (tinted green)
- Assorted sprinkles and a star-shaped candy topper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have a Christmas tree-shaped cake pan, you can grease it well, but a flat sheet works perfectly for hand-shaping.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes with an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat well until everything is fully incorporated and the texture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand using a spatula.
- Press the cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Shape it into a large triangle to resemble a tree, making sure it is about 1/2 inch thick. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookie cake cool completely before decorating.
- Once cooled, pipe the green frosting onto the cookie in a zig-zag pattern or small dollops to look like branches. Add sprinkles as “ornaments” and place a star candy or a large yellow sprinkle at the very top.
Find it online: https://www.pleasecook.com/desserts/christmas-tree-cookie-cake/