Imagine a dessert that captures the entire spirit of the holiday season in one delightful bite - our Christmas Tree Cookie Cake is that magical creation! This show-stopping treat transforms the classic cookie into a festive masterpiece that will have your family and friends absolutely mesmerized. With its perfect blend of soft cookie texture and cake-like richness, decorated to look like a stunning Christmas tree, this recipe is not just a dessert, but a celebration of holiday cheer that will become your new favorite seasonal tradition.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green frosting
- Decorative candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large triangle-shaped cake pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper in a Christmas tree triangle shape.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and milk, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft cookie-like dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to create a tree-shaped cookie cake. Use a spatula to smooth the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookie cake cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, use green frosting to cover the entire surface, creating a Christmas tree design. Pipe additional frosting to create tree branch textures if desired.
- Decorate with colorful candies to resemble ornaments, creating a festive Christmas tree appearance.
- For best results, chill the decorated cookie cake for 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
- Slice and serve, enjoying this festive holiday dessert that combines the best of a cookie and a cake.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and optimal texture.
- When creaming butter and sugar, beat until the mixture is light and fluffy for the best cookie cake consistency.
- Don't overmix the flour - this can make your cookie cake tough instead of tender.
- Use a piping bag with different frosting tips to create realistic tree branch textures.
- Chill your decorating tools and frosting for cleaner, more precise decoration.
- Choose bright, colorful candies to make your "ornaments" pop against the green frosting.
- Let the cookie cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- For a professional finish, use an offset spatula to apply smooth, even frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 95mg
