This Christmas, put a festive spin on your baking with these Christmas Tree Measuring Cups! This recipe is easy to make, and the finished product is sure to impress your family and friends. Create a treasured holiday keepsake that can be used for years to come.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Red and green food coloring
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- White nonpareils
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Stir a few drops of red food coloring into one bowl and a few drops of green food coloring into the other bowl.
- Grease and flour a set of measuring cups and spoon the batter into them.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, and a few drops of water to make a thick frosting.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cups, then sprinkle with nonpareils.
Nutrition Information:
Each measuring cup contains approximately 100 calories, 5g of fat, 12g of carbohydrates, and 1g of protein.
Serving Suggestions:
These Christmas Tree Measuring Cups are the perfect accompaniment to any holiday meal. Serve them as a festive dessert or as a fun snack for kids. They also make great gifts for friends and family!
These Christmas Tree Measuring Cups are sure to be a hit this holiday season! With just a few ingredients and some festive food coloring, you can make a treasured holiday keepsake that can be used for years to come. Enjoy!
