Spread cheer with these adorable Palm Tree Christmas Cookies, inspired by Florida! This holiday inspired post is sponsored by Betty Crocker. All merry opinions are my own
Spread Cheer with Palm Tree Christmas Cookies
Paying it Forward has really stuck with me this season. Following our surprise dinner, I knew that it was our turn to give back the kindness that was shown to us for the holidays. And what better way to spread cheer than with homemade Palm Tree Christmas Cookies. Inspired by Florida and made with love, these cookies are the perfect to make with the kids this season to show a little kindness and spread cheer with neighbors, loved ones and friends. So how are we Spreading Cheer this season? Check out these easy steps to #SpreadCheer with your family this season and be sure to scroll down for a festive PayPal giveaway!
1. Bake Cookies, With Love
Cookies + Sprinkles + Kids = The Holidays. One of my favorite Christmas memories is baking cookies with my kids. Covered in flour, handfuls of sprinkles all over the floor, and the sweet smell of home baking in the oven, this is Christmas. And it all begins with the cookies. Grabbing our Betty Crocker coupon and picking up delicious Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix at Walmart, we were ready to bake some creative Christmas trees, Florida style! Here’s the recipe:
- 1 package of Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
- 1 egg
- 1 stick (1/2 cup of butter), melted
- Green Cookie Icing
- Holiday Sprinkles
- Make cookies according to cut-out cookies instructions on package.
- Roll and cut-out into Palm Tree shapes using your palm tree cookie cutter.
- Bake according to package instructions. Allow to cool completely,.
- Ice with green cookie icing. Decorate with sprinkles.
Mixed, rolled and cut out, these palm trees made a sweet addition to our Christmas baking tradition.
And the best part, of course was decorating!
With green cookie icing and handfuls of holiday sprinkles, the sweetness was infectious as they added personalized love to each and every cookie.
Aren’t these festive trees, darling? My kids really loved our unique twist on the traditional Christmas sugar cookie, Florida approved!
2. Package Cookies for Special Delivery
Now that your cookies are kid-approved perfection, time to package them up for gifting! Gather your adorable box, bag or plate and arrange your cookies for a special delivery. We took gift boxes and jazzed them up with a little Christmas ribbon. Simple!
3. Add a Personalized Gift Tag
I love adding a personalized touch to our cookie boxes. A gift tag is a great way to send your cookies with a little holiday love. Don’t have time to make your own? Then print out your FREE Cookie Gift Tags from Betty Crocker! Add a personalized message and tie onto your goodies. YES! Now, we’re ready for the most important step.
4. #SpreadCheer
One of the best feelings in the world is watching the joy on on my son’s face as he delivered the homemade cookies to our neighbors that afternoon. Filled with pride in his work and love for the Christmas season, I know that these cookies not only made a few of our neighbors smile this season, but helped spread a little cheer with my little boy as well. The spirit of giving from the heart really rung home as my 7 year old son told me…
“Mom, this was so much fun. I love giving our neighbors cookies. Can we do it again next year?”
The Christmas spirit has officially kicked-off in our home and in our neighborhood with our Palm Tree Christmas Cookies. Now I nominate your family to #SpreadCheer this holiday season. Grab your Betty Crocker coupon, cookie recipe ideas, free printable gift tags, coloring pages and more at BettyCrocker.com. Let’s pay it forward this month in a sweet and delicious way!
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Those cookies are so cute. I want to make some with my boys.
These are adorable Christmas cookies. I’m shipping my friends cookies this year and I have to remember this Betty Crocker frosting. I love how strong the colors are. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
How flipping cute! I love that they are palm trees instead of a regular Christmas Tree. Very fitting for our Florida “winters” haha.
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/DoubleDutyMommy/status/671421486339637249
Oh my how cute!! Great way to remember our Florida family around Christmas time
We love making cookies for gifts. We like to make them for our neighbors and for the elementary school office staff!
This is an amazing way to spread some holiday cheer. I love those cute trees! I think we’ll be making some sugar cookies too .
Those palm tree cookies are great for Christmas, especially if you live in a warm climate. Or if you’re like me and are dreaming of one.
I am a west coast girl that loves her sunshine so these palm tree cookies really hit the spot in more ways than one. My kids always enjoy sharing baked goods with our neighbors too!
These are so adorable. What a festive and fun way to celebrate.
I sponsored a family who would not have had Christmas this year. Knowing that I will put smiles on some kids faces is worth it.
This is so nice. I have fond memories of making christmas cookies. I love the Palm trees.
I spread the cheer to my neighbor by baking him holiday cookies!
I bake our traditional treats and mail them to my son who lives across the country to spread holiday cheer.
This is such a nice idea! I think my neighbors would love if we spread some cheer. I love that you did palm trees – they are my fave!
These cookies are so cute. I love to bake goodies for gifts. I will have to try making these on the weekend.
Those are just darling! I’d love to do a cactus for my neighbors! I love this time of year. It’s so easy to spread cheer!
I #SpreadCheer to my husband and daughters by making their favorite foods this past weekend.
Cookie decorating is always so fun! My boys love doing this for the holidays.
I love cookie decorating during the holidays. These turned out so cute!
i make food for my neighbors
We love to give to the Angel Tree program from the Salvation Army. The kids have so much fun choosing the perfect child and gift for donation.
This year we will be #spreadcheer to my children s teachers they really got a great set of educators this year.
I will #SpreadCheer next week when I get my baking done and take goodies to the local nursing home and visit with the residents.
I spread cheer at work by bringing in vegan sugar cookies and vegan chocolate chocolate chip cookies.
I will #SpreadCheer by cooking dinners this holiday for my family. I like the Asian Salmon with Potatoes and Broccoli Sheet-Pan Dinner.
I like the Asian Salmon with Potatoes and Broccoli Sheet-Pan Dinner.
I will #SpreadCheer by cooking dinners this holiday for my family.
I spread cheer to my neighbor last night by taking him cookies.
I tried to spread the cheer with everyone I meet. I try to do something special for people and be kind and encourage them. I really try to do this everyday of my life. I am so thankful for what Jesus did for all of us.
I would love to try the Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bark recipe.
I spread cheer to many people when I volunteer at the food bank and other places.
Thanks for the contest.
going to spread joy baking and decorating cookies with my friends and kids
I surprised the children in church with cupcakes
I spread cheer to my friends and family by making them Snowball cookies!
My best friend my cousins and other friends and family