Decorating the Tree with Cookie Cutters

Countdown to Christmas Day 21! This post will feature decorating with cookie cutters. The lead-off image is my blue tinsel tree with thrifted cookie cutters.

The inspiration is from 2000 Country Sampler's Christmas. As with all of these holiday projects, the reality is sooooo different than the concept. 

The first round of cookie cutters $2 at thrift. 

The stag silver wine stopper was a 99 cent thrift shop find. He will reside in the tree until I take it down next month. He will be used year round. 

The first attempt - photographed outdoors. Even though the outdoor example didn't photograph well, I do like the concept. It will become an annual tradition. 

When all else fails, you can make a cookie cutter wreath. 

Recipe for Day 21 is from Jingle Bells and Pastry Shells (1968)

CHRISTBAUMGEBACH

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
3-1/4 to 4 cups sifted flour
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream butter and sugar together. Add the 4 eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add flour, sifted with nutmeg and cinnamon, to make a stiff dough. Wrap dough in waxed paper and refrigerate at least one day; it is better if it stands longer. The roll out paper-thin, using a cooky cloth on board and a cloth-covered rolling pin for best results. Cut dough with cookie cutters and bake on ungreased cooky sheet at 375 degrees about 6 minutes. Decorate with a sprinkling of sugar frosting or colored sugar. 

What I am listening to - Arthur Fiedler's Christmas Pops (1992)