Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees Recipe

Impress your friends and family with these adorable chocolate shortbread Christmas trees! Perfect for gifting, these festive cookies are easy to make and delightfully delicious. Stack a few cookies, wrap them in cellophane, and tie with raffia for a truly charming homemade present. Get ready for holiday baking bliss!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 127 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees

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How to Make Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  6. Use Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. While cookies cool, prepare the glaze: Melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, melt over low heat on the stovetop, stirring frequently.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the melted chocolate glaze over the cookies.
  10. Allow the glaze to set completely before stacking and wrapping for gifting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

24g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees?

Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees takes about 120 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 100 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees?

Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees has approximately 127 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees are Powdered Sugar, Butter, Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa, Vanilla, Ground Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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