Christmas Tree Shortbread Sticks
Delightful holiday treat shaped like Christmas trees, butter-flavored and simple to make, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is soft for easier mixing.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract for variation.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Reduce if using salted butter.
- Green food coloring (optional) For a festive tree appearance.
For decoration
- Sprinkles or edible decorations Use for topping after baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture. Stir until combined.
- If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to make the dough look like Christmas trees. Mix well.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into tree shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Place the tree shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for around 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
- Once cool, decorate with sprinkles or edible decorations as you like.
Notes
Keep your shortbread sticks in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for about a week. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to three months.