Description
Delightful pink tree-shaped sugar cookies with a soft, buttery texture, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 4 cups icing sugar
- 3 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon meringue powder
- 1/2 cup water + more as needed
Instructions
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, followed by the egg, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, salt, and white vinegar. Stir until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into festive shapes.
- Place the cut-out cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
- For the icing, combine icing sugar, meringue powder, and water in a clean bowl, beating until smooth and glossy.
- Once cookies are cooled, frost them with the pink icing and let dry completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature. Add edible glitter or sprinkles for festive flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg