Irresistible Espresso Glazed Christmas Cookies in 4 Easy Steps
Velvet White Espresso–Glazed Christmas Tree Cookies are a showstopper holiday treat. These spiced butter cookies feature a creamy espresso glaze and elegant chocolate drizzle, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp strong brewed espresso (cooled)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (melted)
- Edible gold pearls or sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill dough for 1 hour. Roll out on a floured surface and cut into tree shapes.
- Bake cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, espresso, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Dip or spoon glaze over each cookie.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the glazed cookies and sprinkle with gold pearls. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading during baking.
- Adjust milk in glaze for desired consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg