Christmas Tree Cookie Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Combine the cookie dough and all-purpose flour using a stand mixer.
3. 3
   Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment until it is about 1/4-inch thick.
4. 4
   Cut the shape of a Christmas tree and transfer the tree to a baking sheet.
5. 5
   Combine the remaining scraps of dough and roll out to the same thickness as before.
6. 6
   Cut the rolled scraps with assorted cookie cutters, these will be used as ornaments to decorate your tree.
7. 7
   Place on a separate baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake the tree for 16 to 18 minutes and the smaller decorations for 12 minutes.
9. 9
   Let cool completely and decorate as you wish.