DIY Gingerbread Christmas Tree – 3 DIY Gingerbread Tree Tutorials

Content

1 Gingerbread Christmas tree
- 1.1 Ingredients
- 1.2 Preparation
2 Gingerbread Christmas tree with a star
3 10 Ideas for Decorating a Gingerbread Tree
4 Video — Step-by-step tutorial "How to make a 3D gingerbread Christmas tree"

Fragrant, soft, and vibrant, gingerbread cookies are one of the most iconic sweets associated with the Christmas holidays. They make a unique gift, a wonderful dessert, or a table centerpiece.

Today, let's learn how to make gingerbread cookies in the shape of the main symbol of the New Year—a Christmas tree, decorated with garlands and ornaments. I'll offer several simple options for shaping a three-dimensional gingerbread tree that even a novice cook can handle.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Gingerbread Christmas tree

To make this dessert recipe, you'll need just one template: cut out and bake 4-5 sides of the tree and decorate it to your liking. The same icing used for decorating is used to secure the pieces together. These gingerbread cookies bake quickly and retain their flavor even after several weeks.

Nutritional value per serving

120 kcal

Proteins: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 100 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 40 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings

Honey

165 G
Sugar

100 G
Cinnamon

1 tsp
Ginger powder

1 tsp
Nutmeg

0.5 tsp
Soda

2 tsp
Butter

125 G
Egg C0

1 pcs
Wheat flour

400 G
Food colorings

to taste
Confetti

to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place the softened butter in a deep bowl.

Step 2

Add brown sugar.

Step 3

Beat with a mixer at maximum speed for several minutes.

Step 4

Add eggs and mix until smooth.

Step 5

Add liquid honey and stir.

Step 6

Add spices and soda.

Step 7

Add flour and start kneading the dough with a spatula.

Step 8

Place the dough on the table and knead with your hands until smooth.

Step 9

Roll out the dough to a thickness of 0.5 cm. Apply the template and cut out the desired shape.

Step 10

Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 175 degrees.

Step 11

For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, egg white and food coloring, mix thoroughly with a mixer.

Step 12

Transfer the icing to a pastry bag. Decorate the tree with an outline on both sides.

Step 13

After this, we apply designs in the middle and decorate with sugar confetti.

Step 14

First, we connect the two central parts using icing.

Step 15

Now let's add the rest.

Step 16

The Christmas tree is ready!

Gingerbread Christmas tree with a star

Using star-shaped stencils, you can create a gingerbread tree of any size. And, of course, it's easy to top it with a Christmas star made using the smallest template. The gingerbread dough recipe remains the same as the previous version, and detailed instructions on how to assemble and decorate the dessert can be found in the photo.

Ingredients

Honey - 165 g
Sugar - 100 g
Cinnamon - 1 tsp.
Ginger - 1 tsp.
Nutmeg - 0.5 tsp.
Soda - 2 tsp.
Butter - 125 g
Egg - 1 pc.
Flour - 400 g

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Servings: 1 (this makes a tree weighing approximately 800 g)

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Using a paper stencil, cut out stars of different diameters (two of the same size) from the raw dough, bake and cool.

Step 2

We begin assembly by placing two stars of the same size with sharp corners in different directions.

Step 3

To attach the layers, we use the same icing as for decoration.

Step 4

After the tree is completely assembled, you need to press down its top well.

Step 5

After an hour, when the icing has dried and the structure is strong enough, we move on to decorating. On each corner, symbolizing the needles, we draw outlines of different colors with icing.

Step 6

We finish the decoration by adding beads and a small star to the top.

10 Ideas for Decorating a Gingerbread Tree

To decorate the corners of a Christmas tree, icing in different colors is typically used. In this design, green represents the tree branches, white represents the snow, and red represents the holiday lights.
You can also choose a solid-color decoration. In this case, in addition to the outline, it's a good idea to draw openwork patterns on the corners.
Don't know how to draw? No problem! Fill the tree's layers completely with white icing and sprinkle a few colorful sprinkles on top.
Those who don't like icing can decorate the gingerbread tree with powdered sugar and fresh berries.
An original option is not just to paint on the branches, but to create a real garland with multi-colored star-shaped lights.
The combination of white and blue glaze looks very elegant. Here, the chef chose to decorate with small ovals, resembling snow-covered spruce branches.
Kids will definitely love this gingerbread tree, decorated with colorful candies and dusted with powdered sugar.
Instead of icing, you can also use mastic for coating and decorate the top with confectionery decorations.
Another solution for those with a sweet tooth is to combine marmalade, candies, and small cookies as Christmas tree decorations.
But even plain gingerbread without icing looks quite appetizing. Those who prefer minimalism can simply dust the branches with powdered sugar and decorate their ends with silver sugar beads.

Video — Step-by-step tutorial "How to make a 3D gingerbread Christmas tree"

But there's an even simpler way to create a gingerbread Christmas tree. This video recipe explains it in detail. When preparing stencils of different sizes for this treat, it can be difficult to guess how to shape them into a tree. But by mastering just a few techniques, you're sure to learn how to create a delicious, durable, and fluffy tree.