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cut-out christmas tree cookies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 3 dozen
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • one 3.5oz package Jell-O instant pistachio pudding mix
  • ½ cup {1 stick} unsalted butter at room temp
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2-3 tablespoon heavy cream
  • *for decorating*
  • Baker's white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate
  • round sprinkles

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and Jell-O pudding mix until light and fluffy. Add in the egg.
  • Beat in the flour and baking soda until a crumbly dough forms. Drizzle in the heavy cream until the mixture becomes soft and stays together easily.
  • Place the dough on some plastic wrap, pat into a circle, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Flour your work surface well, place the dough on top, and using a floured rolling pin, create a rough rectangular shape of ⅛" thickness.
  • Using a pizza cutter, trim the uneven edges and proceed to cut triangles out of the dough.
  • Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment, and chill for 10 minutes before baking.
  • Transfer directly from fridge to oven, and bake 10-12 minutes, until the cookies appear dry but not too browned. Let cookies cool slightly before decorating.
  • When ready to decorate, melt the Baker's white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate in separate microwave-safe containers in 30 second intervals until smooth.
  • Transfer each type of chocolate to a separate zip-top container, snip the corner, and drizzle the cookies as desired. Top with sprinkles, and enjoy!