Gingerbread Christmas Tree

Transform your holiday table into a festive showstopper with this stunning Gingerbread Christmas Tree recipe! Crafted from warmly spiced gingerbread cookies and stacked to resemble a dazzling tree, this edible centerpiece is as delicious as it is beautiful. The dough, infused with molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, bakes into perfectly crisp cookies that form the tree’s layers. A decorative touch of royal icing and sprinkles makes this holiday treat a delightful blend of flavor and holiday charm. Whether you're looking to impress your guests or spend cozy time crafting edible art with loved ones, this Gingerbread Christmas Tree is the perfect addition to your Christmas celebrations.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:57 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 170 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams brown sugar
• 120 ml molasses
• 1 large egg
• 400 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 200 grams powdered sugar
• 1 large egg white
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 50 grams decorative sprinkles
• 1 set star-shaped cookie cutter set (various sizes)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Roll out one portion of the dough onto a floured surface to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.

Step 8

Using star-shaped cookie cutters of different sizes, cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10

To make the royal icing, whisk egg white, lemon juice, and powdered sugar together until smooth and thick. Transfer the icing to a piping bag or Ziploc bag with a small cut at the tip.

Step 11

Starting with the largest cookie, pipe a small circle of icing in the center and stack the next largest cookie on top, rotating slightly to create a tree-like effect.

Step 12

Repeat with all the cookies, stacking from largest to smallest, and finish by decorating the tree with icing and sprinkles.

Step 13

Allow the icing to set for at least 1 hour before displaying or serving your Gingerbread Christmas Tree.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1344.9 grams (1344.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4898

Total Fat 162.10g	208%
Saturated Fat 89.50g	447%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 596mg	199%
Sodium 2745mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 829.80g	302%
Dietary Fiber 14.60g	52%
Total Sugars 509.80g
Protein 53.20g	106%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 643mg	49%
Iron 29mg	162%
Potassium 3219mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 66.5%