Save An enchanting platter of delicate, snowflake-shaped cookies and sweet treats, perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy winter afternoon.
My family always looks forward to making these cookies together during the holiday season; it has become a cherished tradition.
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 10 to 12 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.
Save Sharing these cookies with family always brightens our winter afternoons and brings us closer together.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, Electric mixer or whisk, Rolling pin, Snowflake cookie cutters, Baking sheets, Parchment paper, Wire rack
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
Save Enjoy baking these festive cookies and delight in sharing the joy they bring.
Recipe FAQ
- → What gives the cookies their delicate snowflake shape?
Snowflake-shaped cookie cutters are used to carefully cut the dough into detailed winter-themed shapes before baking.
- → How is the dough prepared for best results?
The dough is creamed with butter and powdered sugar, then chilled for at least 20 minutes to firm up before rolling and cutting.
- → What decoration options enhance the cookies?
Melted white chocolate is drizzled or dipped onto cooled cookies, then sprinkled with silver sugar pearls or white sprinkles and dusted with icing sugar.
- → Can I add flavors to the basic dough?
Yes, adding 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest adds a bright citrus twist to the buttery dough.
- → What baking temperature and time ensure perfect cookies?
Bake the cookies at 180°C (350°F) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges just begin to turn golden.
- → What tools are recommended for preparation?
Essential tools include mixing bowls, an electric mixer or whisk, rolling pin, snowflake cookie cutters, baking sheets lined with parchment, and a wire rack for cooling.