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The Best Gluten Free Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe

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These Gluten Free Christmas Tree Cookies are a festive and delicious holiday treat perfect for anyone following a gluten-free diet. Made from either a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie mix or a homemade gluten-free cookie cake recipe, these soft and chewy cookies are baked into a cake-style round and sliced into wedges. Each wedge is then frosted with creamy buttercream and decorated to resemble charming Christmas trees, making them perfect for holiday parties or gifting.

Ingredients

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Gluten-Free Cookie Cake

  • 1 16 oz box gluten-free chocolate chip cookie mix (mixed according to package) OR
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour (Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter (softened)
  • 4 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 2 tsp clear vanilla extract or regular vanilla extract
  • 2–4 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream

Decorations

  • Sprinkles
  • Sparkling gold or silver dust/glitter
  • Star-shaped toppings to garnish each tree

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a round baking dish or 9-inch cake pan to prevent sticking for your cookie cake.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, stir together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Then add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips thoroughly.
  5. Spread Dough and Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cookie cake is golden and springs back gently when pressed.
  6. Cool and Slice: Allow the cookie cake to cool completely. Use a sharp knife to slice into eight equal wedge-shaped pieces resembling pizza slices.
  7. Make Buttercream Frosting: In a stand mixer, beat the softened salted butter at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, starting the mixer on low to prevent sugar cloud. Scrape down the bowl sides as needed until fully combined.
  8. Adjust Buttercream Consistency: Evaluate the buttercream thickness. If it’s too thick, add whole milk or heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until desired spreading consistency is achieved. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. Optionally, add food coloring gel for color.
  9. Decorate the Cookies: Using a tipless piping bag, pipe rows of buttercream starting at the long end of each wedge. Swipe each row down with a small spatula or popsicle stick to form an even layer. Repeat until six rows fill the wedge, creating a Christmas tree shape.
  10. Add Festive Decorations: Sprinkle each buttercream tree with colorful sprinkles, sparkling gold or silver edible dust or glitter, and top with a small star decoration for a festive holiday finish.

Notes

  • You can use a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie mix for convenience or make the cookie cake from scratch with the homemade recipe.
  • Make sure the cookie cake is completely cooled before slicing and frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.
  • The buttercream consistency can be adjusted by adding milk or powdered sugar—add liquids slowly to avoid too runny frosting.
  • Use clear vanilla extract if you want a whiter frosting color.
  • Decorate creatively with your favorite holiday sprinkles and edible glitter for a festive look.
  • Store frosted cookie wedges in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Gluten Free Christmas Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Christmas Tree Cookies, Gluten Free Dessert, Festive Cookies, Holiday Baking

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