Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cookies
These charming Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cookies are soft, flavorful, and beautifully decorated with icing and festive details. Perfect for holiday baking, they’re a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring
1/3 cup buttermilk
For the Royal Icing:
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp meringue powder
4–5 tbsp water (adjust as needed)
Gel food coloring (white, green, and red)
For Decoration:
Edible holly leaves and berries
Edible glitter or shimmer dust
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until a soft dough forms.
Chill and Cut Out Cookies:
Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out tree shapes using a cookie cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate with Royal Icing:
In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water. Beat until the icing is smooth and holds stiff peaks. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
Divide and color the icing as desired.
Use a piping bag with a small tip to decorate the cookies with white icing as garlands and green icing for holly leaves. Add red icing dots for berriesRed Velvet Christmas Tre.
Add Finishing Touches:
Sprinkle edible glitter or shimmer dust for a magical holiday sparkle. Let the icing set completely before serving.
Details
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 1–2 hours
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Servings: 20–24 cookies
These Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cookies are a festive delight, perfect for holiday parties or as edible gifts! Get creative with your decorations and spread some holiday cheer.