Homemade Christmas Tree Cookies — Easy, Cute & Perfect for the Holidays!
Dessert
It’s Christmas baking season, and what’s more festive than making your own adorable Christmas Tree Cookies at home? These little matcha-and-chocolate trees are super simple, beginner-friendly, and taste just as good as they look.
If you’ve been wanting to try holiday baking but don’t know where to start — this is the recipe to try!
Homemade Christmas Tree Cookies — Easy, Cute & Perfect for the Holidays!
Ingredients
For the Christmas Tree Cookies:
How to Make It
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Make the cookie dough
Cream butter with powdered sugar until smooth. Add egg mixture and mix well. Sift in cake flour and mix into a soft dough. -
Color the dough
Divide dough into two parts:
• Add matcha powder to make green “tree” dough
• Add cocoa powder for the “trunk”
Mix each until the color is even. -
Shape the Christmas trees
Roll matcha dough into a triangular log.
Roll cocoa dough into a small strip and attach it under the triangle as the trunk.
Chill until firm, then slice into cookie pieces. -
Bake
Bake the cookies at 170°C (338°F) for about 15 minutes, or until set and lightly fragrant. -
Decorate
Melt a little white chocolate and use it as glue to stick sprinkles or tiny candy ornaments on the cookies. Let set before serving.
Homemade Christmas Tree Cookies — Q&A
1. How do I keep the tree shape from spreading while baking?
Chill the dough well (at least 30–40 minutes). Cold dough helps the cookies hold sharp edges and clean shapes.
2. Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! The dough keeps great in the fridge for 2–3 days or in the freezer for up to a month. Just slice and bake when needed.
3. Can I replace matcha if I don’t want the green flavor?
Absolutely! Use spinach powder for natural green or a tiny drop of green food coloring if you prefer a neutral flavor.
4. What decorations work best for the cookie “ornaments”?
Sprinkles, mini sugar pearls, crushed candy canes, or tiny chocolate chips — all stick well with melted white chocolate!
5. Why is my cookie dough cracking when shaping the tree log?
It’s usually too cold or too dry. Let the dough rest a few minutes at room temperature or knead softly to warm it up.
These cookies are perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or just adding a little Christmas magic to your home. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and a super cute result — what’s not to love? Festive, cute, and perfect for gifting or holiday baking fun!