Description
Festive “elf hats” holiday treats sparkle with whimsical charm, bringing Christmas magic to dessert tables. Crisp cookies topped with colorful frosting and playful details ensure cheerful smiles will melt hearts faster than sweet seasonal memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 tub (8 ounces / 227 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 box (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant pistachio pudding mix
Texture Enhancers:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Garnish (Optional):
- Maraschino cherries
- Extra chopped nuts
Instructions
- Position sugar cookies or shortbread on a clean, flat workspace, creating a stable foundation for the elf hat design.
- Apply a thin layer of frosting or icing across the cookie surface to enhance decoration adhesion and provide a smooth base.
- Carefully pipe green icing in a conical shape, covering the entire cookie top and extending downward to create a pointed hat silhouette.
- Utilize a spatula or piping tool to smooth the green icing, ensuring a clean and uniform appearance with crisp edges.
- Select a vibrant red candy or gumdrop and strategically place it at the hat’s peak, mimicking a traditional elf hat’s playful pom-pom.
- Craft a delicate white frosting trim around the green icing’s base, creating either a wavy or smooth border that adds winter-inspired dimension.
- Enhance the festive aesthetic by gently sprinkling edible glitter or colorful decorative elements across the elf hat’s surface.
- Allow the decorated treats to rest for approximately 15-20 minutes, permitting the icing to solidify and maintain the intricate design.
- Serve immediately or store in a cool, dry environment to preserve the whimsical holiday treat’s appearance and texture.
Notes
- Customize cookie base with homemade shortbread or gluten-free sugar cookies for dietary restrictions.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant green icing that maintains thick, smooth consistency without running.
- Stabilize decorations by chilling cookies briefly after each icing layer to prevent sliding or melting.
- Create kid-friendly decorating station with pre-piped icing and candies for interactive holiday baking experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg