Best 6 Almond Christmas Tree Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with delectable Almond Christmas Tree Cookies, a perfect treat to relish during the holiday season. These charming cookies, shaped like miniature Christmas trees, are adorned with vibrant green frosting and an array of colorful sprinkles, capturing the essence of the merriments. With a delightful combination of almond flavor and a hint of cinnamon, these cookies offer a delightful taste experience. Discover the secrets behind creating these delightful treats with a step-by-step guide and a comprehensive ingredient list. Explore variations such as Gluten-Free Almond Christmas Tree Cookies and Vegan Almond Christmas Tree Cookies to cater to different dietary preferences.

Additionally, find inspiration for other holiday baking projects, including mouthwatering Gingerbread Man Cookies, classic Sugar Cookies, and irresistibly chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIES



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This is great dessert when you are having company. They are in the shapes of Christmas trees. Use green and red sprinkles and any kind of frosting to decorate.

Provided by Shannon

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Mix confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide dough into halves. On lightly floured cloth-covered board, roll each half out to 3/16 inch thick. on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into Christmas shapes.
  • Bake on parchment lined baking sheets for 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool on wire racks and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 44.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

ALMOND SPRITZ COOKIES



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This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it just wouldn't be Christmas without some cookie press recipes.-Tanya Hart, Muncie, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pink and red colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar. , Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ALMOND CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIES



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Got this from my Mom when she gave me her cookie press.Updated the ingredients alittle. These are very light, kinda melt in your mouth.

Provided by Katha

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
green food coloring
1 small decorating decorative candies or 1 small colored crystal sugar

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Sift flour& baking powder.
  • Set aside.
  • Cream margerine,shortening& sugar.
  • Beat in egg& almond extract.
  • Gradually blend in flour mixture.
  • Tint dough with a few drops of green food coloring.
  • Mix well.
  • Fill a cookie press.
  • Use the tree plate.
  • form cookies on a ungreased cookie sheets.
  • decorate with the candies,or colored sugar.
  • Bake 8-10 minute.
  • Remove at once to cooling racks.
  • 6 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.4, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 17.1, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.5

ALMOND TREE COOKIES



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Sporting evergreens on top, these special sugar cookies will be the stars of the cookie tray.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
8 or 10 drops green food color

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat 1 cup butter, the granulated sugar and almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in flour.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, beat powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and the milk on medium speed until smooth and spreadable. Stir in green food color until uniform color.
  • Spoon frosting into resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to make tree shape in a zigzag pattern on each cookie with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

ALMOND CHRISTMAS COOKIES



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Decorate these Almond Christmas Cookies with almonds, candied cherries or colored sugar for a delicious holiday gift that's perfect for everyone on your list. Our delicious almond Christmas cookie recipes is sure to be a hit year after year!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 24 medium sized cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup of vegetable shortening
1/2 cup of butter
1 cup of sugar
2 egg yolks
1 Tbsp. almond extract
2-1/2 cups flour
almonds
green candied cherries
colored sugar (I used green and gold)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • You will need cookie sheets and parchment paper.
  • Beat the shortening, butter, sugar, egg yolks, and almond extract in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until mixture is creamy.
  • Slowly add the flour. Once it's completely mixed take mixture out of the bowl and lightly knead the dough. Do not over knead as it's only to incorporate all the ingredients.
  • Form 1 inch balls or use a medium sized cookie scoop. Place them on the parchment lined cookie sheets leaving a 1 inch space in between. With your finger lightly press the center of each ball. Decorate them with the almonds, cherries, or colored sugar.
  • Finally bake them for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Place on a cooling rack and let completely cool, and ENJOY!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ALMOND SPRITZ PRESS COOKIES



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These are my hubby's favorite Christmas cookies. His Great Aunt Gin used to make them for him every year and it just isn't Christmas without them. She always made green Christmas Trees and pink Wreaths because those were her two favorite colors. Since they use all shortening they are a very crisp cookie. The recipe is originally from the cookbook that came with the Mirro cookie press. NOTE: you must sift the flour first and then measure or you will add too much flour and the dough will be too stiff! (If you prefer a butter cookie, I recommend Recipe #98883)

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 16m

Yield 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon almond extract
food coloring

Steps:

  • Cream shortening, adding sugar in gradually.
  • Add unbeaten egg, sifted dry ingredients, flavoring and a few drops of food coloring. Mix well. (NOTE: you must sift the flour first and then measure or you will add too much flour and the dough will be too stiff!).
  • Fill cookie press. Form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets using the tree plate. Decorate with tiny multi-colored sprinkles.
  • Bake at 400°F for 6-8 minutes. Cool just slightly and remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. (If you wait too long, they will break when you try to move them.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.6, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality almond flour for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, which will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating them.

Conclusion:

These almond Christmas tree cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit your taste. Whether you are looking for a simple cookie to enjoy with your family or a more elaborate treat to give as gifts, these almond Christmas tree cookies are sure to be a hit.

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