Christmas tree made of shortbread cookies

For a large tree

Difficulty : easy

Price : affordable

Ingredients

In a bowl or a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, rub the flour with the softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt until crumbly.

Add the egg yolks. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

Slightly flatten the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan-forced).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out the dough using a rolling pin or a pasta machine to a thickness of 4 mm.

Cut circles of various sizes using nested cookie cutters.

Carefully place them on the baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.

Let cool completely before handling.

Stack the circles in decreasing sizes to create the tree effect.

Dust with powdered sugar for a "snow" effect.

Décorer selon l’envie : perles, zestes confits, pointes de chocolat, paillettes alimentaires…

For extra indulgence and a taller tree, place a small rosette of whipped cream or whipped ganache between each layer.