Make These Easy Christmas Cookies (Even If You Don’t Have Cutters or a Mixer)

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.

Add 113g of unsalted butter to a large bowl.

Add 65g of powdered sugar and 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the bowl.

Mix everything together with a spatula until creamy.

Add 1 egg white at room temperature and mix using a spatula or whisk.

Add 150g of all-purpose flour little by little along with a small pinch of salt.

Mix gently with a spatula until a thick dough forms that holds its shape.

Add a few drops of green food coloring, mixing until the desired shade is reached.

Separate about 2 to 3 tablespoons of dough and add 0.5 teaspoons of cocoa powder, mixing until brown and even.

Transfer both doughs to piping bags fitted with star tips.

Line a large baking tray (30 by 40cm) with parchment paper.

Pipe a small log of brown dough to form the tree trunk.

Pipe the green dough on top in a zigzag pattern to create the tree shape.

Sprinkle small colorful sprinkles over the green dough.

Chill the tray in the fridge for about 30 minutes until the cookies are very cold.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Bake the cookies for about 12 to 15 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.

Let the cookies cool completely on the tray before removing them.

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