Irish Shortbread Christmas Tree Cookies (Ultimate Cookie Collab) - Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking 48

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

decorative sprinkles

🥗Healthier: nuts or dried fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Nuts or dried fruit provide natural sweetness.

Beat room temperature butter to loosen it up.

Add granulated sugar and beat until well combined.

Add vanilla extract, salt, and all-purpose flour, mixing on low until the dough starts to clump together.

Turn the dough out onto the table and bring it together with hands.

Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface between 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.

Use star cookie cutters to cut out cookies, layering from largest to smallest.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden brown.

Make icing by mixing icing sugar with a small amount of water until thick, then add green food coloring.

Frost the cookies with green icing, starting with the edges and filling in the center.

Assemble the Christmas tree by stacking cookies from largest to smallest, using icing as glue.

Decorate with red decorative pearls and place a star on top using icing.

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