Christmas Tree Gingerbread Cookie Cake
Make this easy Christmas Tree Gingerbread Cookie Cake in just 30 minutes! A festive holiday dessert with no mixing or measuring required.
Yield: 10
Equipment
9" Round Baking Pan
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 roll Refrigerated gingerbread cookie dough
- 1 cup Red and green M&Ms holiday mix
- 1 cup Buttercream frosting store-bought or homemade
- 2 tbsp Colorful holiday sprinkles
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 2-inch round baking pan with cooking spray to ensure the cookie cake doesn’t stick.
Fill the Pan:
- Press the gingerbread cookie dough evenly into the pan, smoothing it out. Before baking, press a generous handful of red and green M&M candies into the dough for a festive touch.
Bake the Cookie Cake:
- Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookie cake is fully baked and set. It should be slightly golden on the edges.
Cool the Cake:
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, turn the pan upside down over a cake stand or serving platter and gently tap to release the cookie cake. The bottom of the cookie cake will now be the top for a perfectly flat surface.
Decorate the Christmas Tree:
- Create the Tree: Gently press green M&Ms into the center of the cookie cake in the shape of a Christmas tree. Use red M&Ms at the base of the tree to complete the look.
- Frost the Edge: Fill a piping bag with buttercream frosting and pipe a decorative border around the outer edge of the cookie cake.
- Add Sprinkles: While the frosting is still soft, top it with colorful holiday sprinkles for extra cheer. Tip: If any sprinkles fall off the frosting, use a spoon to gently push them back into place to keep the edges clean and neat.
Serve and Enjoy!
- Your festive Christmas Tree Gingerbread Cookie Cake is now ready to serve. Slice it up and enjoy with family and friends!
Notes
Can't find Gingerbread Cookie Dough? Use chocolate chip cookie dough instead or you can make your cookie dough from scratch.
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