Snow-Capped Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies with White Chocolate
Festive triangle-shaped sugar cookies transformed into miniature Christmas trees with pretzel stick trunks and white chocolate snow caps. The almond-scented green dough creates realistic tree shapes, while the dipped white chocolate coating mimics fresh snow. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or decorating with kids. The Betty Crocker mix base keeps preparation simple while the creative shaping and dipping technique delivers bakery-quality presentation.
Ingredients
- 6 oz white chocolate baking bar
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix, 17.5 oz
- flour, called for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies
- butter, called for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies
- egg, called for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 7 drops green food colornatural spinach powdersmall amountnatural
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- 24 thin stick pretzels, broken in half
- 1 teaspoon shortening
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to temperature specified
- 2
Grate white chocolate
- 3
Mix cookie ingredients with almond extract, grated chocolate and green coloring until dough forms
- 4
Divide dough into pieces and press into rounds
- 5
Cut each round into wedges and separate
- 6
Place wedges on cookie sheet with pretzel halves as trunks
- 7
Bake until set
- 8
Cool briefly then remove and cool completely
- 9
Line cookie sheet with waxed paper
- 10
Microwave remaining chocolate with shortening until melted
- 11
Dip cookie tops in chocolate mixture allowing excess to drip
- 12
Place on waxed paper and refrigerate until set
Tips
Grate the white chocolate while cold for easier handling and better incorporation into the dough.
Keep pretzel pieces uniform in size so all tree trunks look consistent and cookies bake evenly.
Work quickly when dipping cookies in melted chocolate to maintain smooth coating before it sets.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. Layer between parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Make dough up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Baked cookies can be made 3 days ahead before dipping in chocolate.
Serve at room temperature. Arrange on platters or gift in decorative boxes for holidays.
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake or cookies will be too crispy and may crack when dipping
Let cookies cool completely before dipping to prevent chocolate from melting off
Stir melted chocolate frequently to prevent overheating and seizing
Substitutions
Nut-Free Alternatives
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I make these without the cookie mix?
Yes, use your favorite sugar cookie recipe but add the almond extract and green coloring. The mix just simplifies preparation.
What if I don't have pretzel sticks?
Break regular pretzels into small pieces or use pretzel twists. Small breadsticks or even chocolate sticks work as alternatives.
How long do these cookies keep fresh?
Properly stored in an airtight container, they stay fresh for up to one week at room temperature.