Apple Cinnamon Christmas Tree Cutouts (Baked) Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

These Apple Cinnamon Christmas Tree Cutouts are a delightful and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. This Healthy Desserts Recipe combines the warm flavors of apples and cinnamon in a fun, cutout shape that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

The recipe is simple to follow and uses wholesome ingredients, making it a great option for holiday baking while keeping health in mind.

Festive Apple Cinnamon Cutouts

These baked cutouts are made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and a touch of honey for sweetness. They are perfect for holiday gatherings and can be decorated with a light glaze or icing. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding around 12 cutouts.

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium apple peeled and finely chopped
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or icing

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Fold in the chopped apple.
Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on a wire rack.
Optional Decoration: If desired, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with icing before serving.