How to make Christmas Tree and Present Christmas Tree
Ingredients:
For the Christmas Tree:
- 1 pack of pre-made sugar cookie dough
- Green food coloring
- Royal icing (for decorating)
- Edible glitter or sprinkles
- Mini candy canes
- Star-shaped candy or chocolate for the top
- Piping bags
For the Present Christmas Tree:
- 1 pack of pre-made brownie mix
- Red and green icing
- Chocolate squares for presents
- Edible bows (available in baking stores)
Directions:
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Making the Christmas Tree:
- Preheat your oven according to the sugar cookie dough package instructions.
- Divide the cookie dough into smaller portions and add green food coloring to one. Mix until you achieve a vibrant green color.
- Roll out the green cookie dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out triangle shapes to form the tree. Use a larger triangle for the bottom and smaller triangles on top.
- Bake according to package instructions until they are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Decorate the Tree:
- Once cooled, take the royal icing and pipe decorations onto each cookie. You can create garlands, ribbons, or ornaments.
- Sprinkle edible glitter or colorful sprinkles on top of the icing for a festive touch.
- Attach mini candy canes as tree trunks at the bottom of the larger cookie.
- Place a star-shaped candy or chocolate on the top.
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Making the Present Christmas Tree:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour it into a greased baking dish.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan before transferring to a cutting board.
- Cut the brownies into cube-shaped pieces to represent presents.
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Decorate the Gifts:
- Use red and green icing to pipe cute bows and wraps around each brownie cube.
- Arrange the brownie “gifts” in a tree shape on a serving platter.
- Optionally, place a cookie star on top of the pile of brownies.
Why You’ll Love This Christmas Tree and Present Christmas Tree
This Christmas Tree and Present Christmas Tree are the ultimate festive treats that combine creativity and deliciousness. They not only look great on your holiday table but also serve the purpose of a fun cooking activity with family or friends. Decorating these treats brings joy and togetherness, making them a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations.
Nutriment benefits
While these treats are primarily for enjoyment rather than health, making them can bond family and friends over the baking process. Enjoying a sweet treat during the holiday season can provide a psychological lift, helping to create lasting memories. Furthermore, using decorations like fruits or nuts can add some nutrients!
What to Serve With Christmas Tree and Present Christmas Tree
These festive treats pair wonderfully with:
- Hot cocoa or eggnog
- A selection of holiday cookies
- Seasonal fruits like tangerines or apples
- Coffee or flavored teas
How to Store Christmas Tree and Present Christmas Tree
To keep your Christmas treats fresh:
- Store the Christmas tree cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last up to a week, but they taste best when fresh.
- For the brownie presents, you can also keep them in an airtight container. They should be consumed within 3-5 days for the best flavor.
Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
- Tip: When adding food coloring, start with a small amount. You can always add more to achieve your desired color.
- Mistake to Avoid: Don’t rush the cooling process of cookies and brownies. Decorating warm treats can lead to melted icing and a mess!
- Tip: Use a piping bag for more intricate designs; it gives you better control than using a knife or spoon with icing.
Variation
Feel free to mix things up!
- Instead of sugar cookies, you can use gingerbread cookies for a spicier flavor profile.
- For the presents, you can use any cake mix instead of brownie for a lighter option.
FAQs
1. Can I use homemade cookie dough instead of store-bought?
Yes, homemade cookie dough works great as long as it can hold its shape while baking.
2. How can I make these treats more festive?
You can add edible glitters, use festive-shaped cutters, or even include some fruit pieces like dried cranberries as decorations.
3. Can I make these in advance?
Absolutely! You can prepare the cookies and brownies a few days ahead, just store them properly as mentioned. You may want to decorate them on the day you plan to serve.
Enjoy creating and sharing these festive treats this holiday season!
Christmas Tree and Present Christmas Tree
Ingredients
For the Christmas Tree
- 1 pack pre-made sugar cookie dough Store-bought for convenience.
- a few drops Green food coloring Adjust to desired shade.
- to taste Royal icing For decorating.
- to taste Edible glitter or sprinkles For festive decoration.
- as needed Mini candy canes For tree trunks.
- as needed Star-shaped candy or chocolate For the top of the tree.
- as needed Piping bags For icing decoration.
For the Present Christmas Tree
- 1 pack pre-made brownie mix Store-bought for ease.
- to taste Red and green icing For decorating the brownies.
- as needed Chocolate squares Representing presents.
- as needed Edible bows Available in baking stores.
Instructions
Making the Christmas Tree
- Preheat your oven according to the sugar cookie dough package instructions.
- Divide the cookie dough into smaller portions and add green food coloring to one. Mix until you achieve a vibrant green color.
- Roll out the green cookie dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out triangle shapes to form the tree.
- Bake according to package instructions until they are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Decorate the Tree
- Once cooled, pipe royal icing decorations onto each cookie.
- Sprinkle edible glitter or colorful sprinkles on top of the icing.
- Attach mini candy canes as tree trunks at the bottom of the larger cookie.
- Place a star-shaped candy or chocolate on the top.
Making the Present Christmas Tree
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour it into a greased baking dish.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan before transferring to a cutting board.
- Cut the brownies into cube-shaped pieces to represent presents.
Decorate the Gifts
- Use red and green icing to pipe cute bows and wraps around each brownie cube.
- Arrange the brownie 'gifts' in a tree shape on a serving platter.
- Optionally, place a cookie star on top of the pile of brownies.