Sparkle Trees

By ezunich

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
Green colored sugar
Candied red cherries, sliced

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Green colored sugar
• Candied red cherries, sliced

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large mixing bowl beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar and salt; beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl. Beat in vanilla. Add flour; beat until dough comes together. Wrap and chill dough 1 hour or until easy to handle.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with 4- to 6-inch tree-shape cutters. Place cutouts 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack; cool completely.

3.Sprinkle with green sugar. Add cherry slice to top.