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Chocolate Christmas Tree Shortbread

Dress up these Chocolate Christmas Tree Shortbread cookies with a basic sugar glaze and fun sprinkles. They make a great cookie to add to a platter or to give as a gift this holiday season.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Decorating time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chocolate cookies, christmas cookies, holiday cookies, shortbread
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 132kcal

Ingredients

For the cookies

  • 3/4 Cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 Cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder

For the glaze

  • 1 Cup powdered sugar
  • 3- 4 Tablespoons milk
  • Sprinkles optional for decorating
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Instructions

  • In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high until pale and fluffy, about 3 – 5 minutes.
  • Add the flour and cocoa powder. Using an electric mixer on stir speed, mix until it just comes together. Form it into a ball and lightly flatten the cookie dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and place it on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper. Gently roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Cut into Christmas tree shapes.
  • Place the cookies on the baking tray and bake for 10 – 12 minutes or until they are slightly puffed and going slightly crisp at the edges. Remove from oven and leave to cool completely on the baking tray. Repeat for all cookies.
  • Make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar and milk. Stir to combine. Using a knife, spread the glaze over the cookies. It may drip down the sides slightly, so scrape it off with a knife. Add sprinkles before the glaze dries. Place all the decorated cookies on a rack to completely dry.
  • When the cookies have set, store in and airtight container between sheets of parchment paper. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Will keep for 3 - 4 days.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Christmas Tree Shortbread
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 132 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 63mg3%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 246IU5%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.