Impress your guests with this stunning Christmas Tree Cookie Stack.

Create a show-stopping dessert for your Christmas party with this Christmas Tree Cookie Stack recipe. This impressive cookie stack is made from layers of delicious homemade cookies decorated with festive icing and sprinkles. It's the perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering, and it's sure to wow your guests.

Ingredients

• For the cookies:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• For the icing:
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 4-6 tablespoons milk
• Green food coloring
• Additional decorations (sprinkles, edible pearls, etc.)

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
4. Divide the dough into three equal portions. Shape each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll out each portion of dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies from each portion of dough.
7. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool completely on wire racks.
8. To make the icing, sift the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth and spreadable consistency. Add green food coloring to achieve the desired shade of green.
9. Spread a thin layer of icing on each cookie, then stack them on top of each other to form a Christmas tree shape. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
10. Decorate the cookie stack with additional icing and decorations of your choice. Let the icing set before serving.

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