Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Christmas Trees

5 from 1 vote

Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Christmas Trees

Try something a little bit different this holiday season with these delicious and festive cinnamon sugar puff pastry Christmas trees! This sweet treat is made from layers of buttery puff pastry dough filled with cinnamon sugar filling - and it's ready in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Equipment

1 Baking Sheet
10 Wooden Skewers
Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Ingredients

¼ cup butter melted
2 sheets puff pastry dough thawed, 17.3 oz (US) or 450 g (Canada)
2 tablespoos butter softened
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup powdered sugar optional

Instructions

Step 1: To begin, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a large baking sheet.
Step 2: Melt the ¼ butter in the microwave or a saucepan and set it aside to cool slightly.
Step 3: Unroll a sheet of puff pastry onto parchment paper or a lightly floured surface.
Step 4: Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the pastry sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over top.
Step 5: Carefully place the second sheet of puff pastry over top. Smooth it down with a rolling pin.
Step 6: Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the pastry into ten 1-inch wide strips.
Step 7: Carefully fold each strip, accordion style, into the shape of a Christmas tree. Thread a wooden skewer from the base of the tree, through all the layers, and out the top. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pastry strips. You can also make little stars out of the excess pastry by using a small cookie cutter.
Step 8: Brush the trees, including the sides, with melted butter.
Step 9: Bake them in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until puffy and golden brown. If you made stars, they will be cooked in about 8-10 minutes.
Step 10: Remove from the oven. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the trees if desired. Place a star cookie on top of the trees.

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Notes

Thaw Puff Pastry: Thaw puff pastry ahead of time.
Cut even Strips: Cut each sheet into ten strips for uniform trees.
Sprinkle with Icing Sugar: Add extra sweetness with a dusting of icing sugar.
Don't Overbake: Bake just until light golden brown.

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