Description
Delight in the holiday spirit with these Scrumptious 3D Gingerbread Tree Cookies. Perfectly spiced and beautifully decorated, each cookie is a delicious work of art that brings nostalgia and joy to your festive gatherings. With a warm aroma of cinnamon and ginger wafting through your kitchen, these cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Whether enjoyed as a sweet snack or used as charming decorations, they’ll surely become a cherished addition to your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Icing sugar (for decorating)
Instructions
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually blend into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick on a floured surface and cut into tree shapes.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow cooling before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg