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Gluten-Free Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe

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These Best Gluten Free Christmas Tree Cookies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with either a gluten-free cookie mix or a homemade gluten-free cookie dough, these cookie cakes are baked to golden perfection, then decorated with creamy buttercream frosting to resemble beautiful Christmas trees. They feature a soft and chewy texture with chocolate chips, and are topped with colorful sprinkles and edible glitter for a sparkling holiday effect.

Ingredients

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Gluten-Free Cookie Cake Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz box gluten-free chocolate chip cookie mix (prepared as per package instructions) OR homemade gluten-free cookie dough:
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour (Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Buttercream Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
  • 4 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 2 tsp clear vanilla extract or regular vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • Optional: food coloring gel, sprinkles, edible gold or silver dust/glitter, star decorations for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a circular baking dish or a 9-inch cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Cookie Dough: Choose to either use the gluten-free cookie mix as per package instructions or make the homemade gluten-free cookie dough. To make from scratch, stir together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both brown and white sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture and beat until smooth and well combined.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Fill Pan and Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cookie cake is golden and springs back slightly when pressed.
  7. Cool and Slice: Let the cookie cake cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the cookie cake into eight equal wedge-shaped slices, similar to cutting a pizza.
  8. Prepare Buttercream Frosting: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until well incorporated.
  9. Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar one cup at a time to the butter, starting on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud, scraping down the bowl sides as needed.
  10. Adjust Frosting Consistency: If the buttercream is too thick, add whole milk or heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. Add food coloring gel if desired for festive colors.
  11. Decorate Cookies: Starting at the wide end of each wedge-shaped cookie slice, pipe a row of buttercream using a tipless piping bag. Swipe the buttercream down with a small spatula or popsicle stick to create rows. Repeat to fill the tree shape with about 6 rows of frosting.
  12. Add Festive Decorations: Decorate the frosted Christmas tree cookies with sprinkles, edible sparkling gold or silver dust or glitter, and place a small star decoration at the top of each cookie tree.

Notes

  • Make sure the cookie cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use a clear vanilla extract for a whiter frosting if desired.
  • For extra flavor and texture, chopped nuts can be added to the cookie dough.
  • These cookies are perfect for gluten-free diets but always verify that all ingredients used are certified gluten-free.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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