Candy Cane Filled Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Filled Christmas Tree Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; ½ cup sugar; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 2 ¼ cups flour; green food coloring; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons finely crushed candy canes or 2 tablespoons peppermint candies; 3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 ¼ cups flour
green food coloring
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons finely crushed candy canes or 2 tablespoons peppermint candies
3 tablespoons milk

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
FOR COOKIE DOUGH:.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter.
4
Gradually add sugar.
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Beat until light and fluffy.
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Beat in egg and almond extract.
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Gradually blend in flour.
8
Add green food coloring.
9
Fill cookie press with dough and use the tree plate.
10
Form onto baking sheet.
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Bake 8-10 minutes.
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Cool on a wire rack.
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FOR FILLING:.
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Combine filling ingredients (except for milk).
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Stir in only enough milk to make filling a spreadable consistency.
16
Spread by hand or use a decorator's bag.
17
Spread 1 teaspoon of filling on the cookie's flat side.
18
Top with another cookie.

966

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, ½ cup sugar, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Candy Cane Filled Christmas Tree Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candy Cane Filled Christmas Tree Cookies

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