Minty Christmas Tree Cutout Cookies Recipe | Samsung Food App

Minty Christmas Tree Cutout Cookies Recipe | Samsung Food App

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Adding mint to classic holiday cookies makes them extra special. These are tender, but hold their shape when baked, so they're ideal for cutting out the delicate points of a Christmas tree.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure mint or peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 8 ounces (about 1 2/3 cups) confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup meringue powder
  • 2 tablespoons green food coloring
  • 20 drops red food coloring
  • 48 mini nonpareil-covered chocolate candies
  • White nonpareils, for sprinkling

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