Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie Cake
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vanilla buttercream frosting
- Green food coloring
- Assorted holiday sprinkles
- 1 yellow star-shaped candy or cookie for the topper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to ensure the cookie cake doesn’t stick.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat again until everything is well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to press the dough into a large triangle shape to resemble a Christmas tree. You can add a small rectangle at the bottom for the trunk. Ensure the dough is an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden brown. The center might look slightly soft, but it will firm up as it cools. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the pan.
- Tint your buttercream frosting with green food coloring. Use a piping bag with a star tip to pipe “branches” all over the cooled cookie tree. Start from the bottom and work your way up. Finally, add sprinkles as ornaments and place the star at the very top.