Butter biscuit christmas tree
These butter biscuit Christmas trees are delightful festive treats made with butter, sugar, and flour, shaped into star designs. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these easy-to-make biscuits delight in both taste and appearance.
Cook time 15 min
Prep time 75 min
Ingredients:
1 cup butter1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose white wheat flour
1 cup self-raising flour
1/4 cup milk (1% fat)
Butter biscuit Christmas trees are a delightful festive treat that not only taste delicious but also look wonderfully festive. These biscuits are made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour, and shaped into fun Christmas tree designs that are perfect for holiday celebrations. Follow this recipe to create charming and tasty butter biscuit Christmas trees that will impress your family and friends.
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the 1 cup of softened butter and 1/2 cup of sugar together using an electric mixer or a whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, blend 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 cup of self-raising flour.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently. If the dough becomes too stiff, switch to mixing with your hands.
Slowly pour in the 1/4 cup of milk, mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Using star-shaped cookie cutters of varying sizes, cut out stars from the dough. You’ll need multiple stars of each size to assemble the Christmas tree.
Place the cut-out stars on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, you can use royal icing to glue the stars together for stability and dust with powdered sugar or edible glitter for a festive touch.
Serve and enjoy this delightful, buttery holiday treat with family and friends!
By following this recipe, you can create beautiful butter biscuit Christmas trees that are perfect for the holiday season. The combination of buttery, sweet biscuits with a touch of vanilla makes these treats irresistible. Share them with loved ones, or use them as a festive addition to your holiday table. Happy baking!
Butter biscuit christmas tree FAQ:
Bake the biscuits in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
Store the Butter Biscuit Christmas Trees in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, you can freeze the biscuits for up to three months.
Yes, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend or use unsalted butter instead of regular butter. However, avoid replacing the self-raising flour unless you add baking powder and adjust accordingly.
The biscuits are done when the edges are slightly golden and the tops are set. You can gently touch the surface; it should feel firm but not hard.
Yes, you can use any cookie cutter shape you like! Just ensure the size of the cutters allows for stacking if you're creating a Christmas tree shape.
Cooking Tips:
- For best results, make sure your butter is at room temperature before you begin. This will allow it to cream more easily with the sugar.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out to make it easier to handle and to help the biscuits hold their shape while baking.
- If you don't have self-raising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to 150g of plain flour.
- Use a star-shaped cookie cutter in varying sizes to create the different layers of the Christmas tree. Stack and decorate them to achieve the tree effect.
- Decorate the biscuits with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter to add a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
10 ServingsCalories 350kcal
Protein 5g
Carbohydrates 40g
Fiber 1.20g
Sugar 11g
Fat 18g