Buttercream Christmas Tree Cookies

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Welcome to the delightful world of decorating Christmas tree cookies! In this guide, we'll explore four enchanting styles to transform simple cookies into festive masterpieces. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or just looking for a fun holiday activity, decorating Christmas tree cookies is a joyous way to embrace the spirit of the season. From classic leaf and shell designs to whimsical rosettes and zigzag patterns, each style offers its own unique charm.

Decorate Buttercream Christmas Tree Cookies

Get ready to unleash your creativity as we adorn these cookies with red and white buttercream, sparkling sprinkles, and delightful candy stars. Let's dive in and create a forest of deliciously decorated Christmas tree cookies that are sure to spread joy and cheer to all who indulge!

Ingredients

Favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe or Whimsy Sugar Cookie Mix
Tree with Star Cookie Cutter
Buttercream Icing
Food Colors (exact colors listed below)
Tips 6, #18, #24, #352
Jimmies
Pearls
Nonpareils
Candy Stars

Instructions

Here are instructions for decorating buttercream Christmas trees in four different styles:

Leaf Tip Style: Use a leaf tip #352 to pipe individual leaves, starting from the bottom and working your way to the top.

Shell Tip Style: Pipe individual shells with tip #18, starting from the bottom and moving upwards.

Rosette Tip Style: Pipe individual rosettes with star tip #18, starting from the bottom and moving upwards.

Zig Zag Style: Use star tip #18 to pipe a continuous zigzag pattern from the top to the bottom of the tree.

Decorate your buttercream Christmas trees with red and white buttercream balls or swags using tip #6. Embellish with sugar pearls, jimmies, nonpareils, and candy-shaped sprinkles. Finish by crowning each tree with sweet candy stars or piping your own using closed star tip #24. Complete the enchanting holiday scene by piping the tree's trunk with tip #18. Enjoy your festive Christmas Tree Cookies!