Pin this An enchanting platter of delicate, snowflake-shaped cookies and sweet treats, perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy winter afternoon.
I’ve always enjoyed making these snowflake cookies with my family during the holiday season; the decorating is especially fun for the kids.
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough: 250 g all-purpose flour, 125 g unsalted butter softened, 100 g powdered sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp fine salt
- Decoration: 150 g white chocolate melted, 50 g silver sugar pearls or white sprinkles, Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 2:
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 3:
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Step 4:
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 6:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 5 mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
- Step 7:
- Using snowflake-shaped cookie cutters, cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 1012 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Step 9:
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 10:
- Dip or drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and decorate with sugar pearls or sprinkles. Dust with icing sugar for a snowy effect.
Pin this This recipe is a holiday tradition in my family; decorating the cookies together creates warm memories every year.
Notes
Serve these cookies with hot cocoa or mulled wine for a festive touch.
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), Egg, Milk (butter, white chocolate). May contain traces of nuts if using decorative toppings check labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories 115, Total Fat 5 g, Carbohydrates 16 g, Protein 1.5 g per serving.
Pin this Enjoy these delicate snowflake cookies with your loved ones to add a special touch to any winter gathering.
Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
- → What ingredients create the cookie dough?
The dough combines all-purpose flour, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, a large egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt for tender, flavorful cookies.
- → How should the dough be prepared before baking?
After mixing, the dough is shaped into a disk and refrigerated for at least 20 minutes to firm up, ensuring easier rolling and precise snowflake shapes.
- → What baking temperature and time is recommended?
Bake the cookies at 180°C (350°F) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges turn a light golden color.
- → How are the cookies decorated after baking?
Once cooled, dip or drizzle the cookies with melted white chocolate and sprinkle silver sugar pearls or white sprinkles. Finish with a dusting of icing sugar for a snowy effect.
- → Can the flavor be adjusted for variety?
Yes, adding lemon zest to the dough gives a fresh citrus twist, while royal icing can replace white chocolate for a crisper decoration.
- → What tools are essential for creating these cookies?
Mixing bowls, an electric mixer or whisk, a rolling pin, snowflake cookie cutters, baking sheets, parchment paper, and a wire rack are recommended.