How to Make Christmas Tree Cookies

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

   Lift the wax paper occasionally and turn the dough over so that it rolls out evenly.
   
   Replace the wax paper and continue to roll the dough. , Dipping your Christmas tree cookie cutters in this flour will keep the dough from adhering to the cutters and tearing the shapes. ,,, Make sure that the cookie is approximately 1-1/2" from the edges of the sheet.
   
   This will give the cookie room to spread a little as it bakes. , Cut close to the first cutout, leaving only a thin strip of dough between the first and second cutouts. ,, You will want about 1 dozen cookies on each sheet., Chilling the cut cookies helps to prevent them from spreading when you bake them.
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   Step 2: Cover your counter with a strip of wax paper.

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   Step 3: Unwrap one disc of chilled dough and place it on the wax paper.

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   Step 4: Cover the dough with an additional sheet of wax paper.

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   Step 5: Roll the dough to 1/4" thickness using a rolling pin.

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   Step 6: Place some flour in a shallow bowl.

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   Step 7: Remove the top sheet of wax paper from the rolled-out dough.

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   Step 8: Starting in the top left corner of the dough

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   Step 9: push a floured cookie cutter into the dough to produce a Christmas tree shape.

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    Step 10: Place the cut cookie onto one of the baking sheets.

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    Step 11: Dip the cookie cutter in flour and cut out another Christmas tree shape out of the dough.

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    Step 12: Place the second cookie on the baking sheet

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    Step 13: approximately 1-1/2" from both the edge and the other cookie.

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    Step 14: Continue cutting out cookies until you have filled both baking sheets with cookies.

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    Step 15: Cover the cookie sheets in plastic wrap and put them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

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