Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

Prepare the Cookie Dough In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3.Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

4.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Chill the Dough Divide the dough into two equal parts. Shape each part into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out the Dough On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.

Cut out the Cookies Using a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies from the rolled dough. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

Bake the Cookies Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10.Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough.

Prepare the Frosting In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add green food coloring and mix until the desired shade of green is reached.

Frost the Cookies Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a small spatula or a butter knife to spread a layer of green frosting onto each cookie.

Decorate the Cookies Decorate the frosted cookies with colored sprinkles and assorted candy decorations to create the look of Christmas trees.

Let the Cookies Set Allow the frosting to set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.