Christmas Stack Cookies
These vibrant, layered Christmas Stack Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a soft sugar cookie base with creamy frosting, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube of sugar cookie dough
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Christmas nonpareils and yellow mini M&Ms or sprinkle stars
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a medium cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Measure out cookie dough into balls of 1, 2, and 3 teaspoons large. Arrange them on your baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the smallest cookies and continue baking the larger ones for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
- In a bowl, beat butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and blend until smooth.
- Pour in vanilla extract, heavy cream, food coloring, and salt. Beat until fully combined.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a medium star tip.
- Pipe a circle of frosting onto your largest cookie. Top with the medium cookie, add another dollop of frosting, and crown it with the smallest cookie.
- Decorate with sprinkles and finish with a sprinkle star or mini yellow M&M.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier alternative, consider using low-sugar options or dairy-free substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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