Minty Christmas Tree Cutout Cookies

Name: Minty Christmas Tree Cutout Cookies
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note); 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon fine salt; 1 teaspoon pure mint or peppermint extract; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 8 ounces (about 1 2/3 cups) confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup meringue powder; 2 tablespoons green food coloring; 20 drops red food coloring; 48 mini nonpareil-covered chocolate candies; White nonpareils, for sprinkling

Instructions

Cook:1h 10min

Adding mint to classic holiday cookies makes them extra special. These are tender, but hold their shape when baked, so they're ideal for cutting out the delicate points of a Christmas tree.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:01 GMT