Pesto Cheese Straw Christmas Trees

Pesto cheese straws are a delicious and festive snack perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can use any type of pesto you like, and you can add other ingredients to the dough, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or herbs.

To make pesto cheese straws, you will need:

* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup pesto
* 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
* 1 egg yolk
* 1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and Parmesan cheese.
3. Add the pesto and butter to the bowl and mix until the dough just comes together.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
5. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
6. Cut out the dough into Christmas tree shapes using a cookie cutter.
7. Place the cheese straws on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water.
9. Brush the cheese straws with the egg wash.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese straws are golden brown.
11. Serve warm.

Pesto cheese straws are a great way to use up leftover pesto. They are also a fun and festive snack for parties and gatherings.