Simple Christmas Tree Cookies
There are very few cookies that say, “Christmas” quite like gingerbread. With the busy holiday season in full swing, I am always looking for beautiful decorating ideas that don’t require a lot of fuss. These simple gingerbread trees are easy decorate and make a great gift.
I’m probably beginning to sound like a broken record, but I thought I would say it one more time. Often, the simplest cookies are the most beautiful cookies of all.
I started out with my basic gingerbread recipe. Believe it or not, I didn’t even use a cutter for these these trees. I took a cue from my pizza slice cookies and used a repurposed plastic container instead. Roll and cut the dough as pictured below.
Then, use a sharp knife to cut into slices.
To decorate these cookies you will need:
- Piping icing in the color palette of your choice {for help with coordinated palettes, click here}
- Silver dragees or other sprinkles
Outline and fill the cookies as pictured below.
Quickly, while the icing is wet, drop on sprinkles or dragees.
Let the cookie dry, then pipe on a random swirly pattern.
These simple swirly trees would be beautiful in several different color palette’s. Try them today.
Are you looking for more quick and easy holiday gingerbread projects? Check out these fun posts and don’t miss the giveaway at the end.