Ingredients
- 1/2 sugar cookies recipe No Fail
- 1/2 icing recipe, royal
The holiday season is always a time for delicious food and festive treats. And what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a fun and creative pillsbury christmas tree recipe? This recipe will not only satisfy your taste buds but also add a touch of holiday cheer to your table. Whether you're looking for a fun activity to do with the kids or a show-stopping dessert to impress your guests, this pillsbury christmas tree recipe is the perfect choice.
Jump to RecipeNow that you have all your ingredients, let's get started on creating your very own pillsbury christmas tree!
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. While the oven is heating up, take your Pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookie dough and knead it together with a few drops of green food coloring. This will give your dough a festive green color. Once the dough is evenly colored, sprinkle some flour on a flat surface and roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
Using a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many trees as you can from the rolled-out dough. Place the cut-out trees on a lined baking sheet and pop them into the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
While your trees are baking, take out your assorted candies and sprinkles and get creative. You can use M&Ms, Skittles, sprinkles, chocolate chips, or any other small candies to decorate your trees. Once the cookies are done baking, take them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
While your cookies are cooling, it's time to make the icing. In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you get a smooth and thick consistency. Divide the icing into two bowls and add a few drops of red and green food coloring to each bowl. Mix well to get vibrant colors for your trees.
Using a small spoon, drizzle the colored icing over your cooled cookies in a zig-zag pattern to resemble tinsel on a Christmas tree. You can also use a piping bag for more precise decorating. Add your candies and sprinkles on top of the icing to create colorful ornaments on your trees.
Once you're done decorating, let the icing set for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This will ensure that the icing hardens and holds its shape.
And there you have it, your very own pillsbury christmas tree! This festive treat is perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or just a fun activity to do with your loved ones. So go ahead and give this pillsbury christmas tree recipe a try and spread some holiday cheer with delicious and creative cookies.
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