Save An enchanting platter of delicate, snowflake-shaped cookies and sweet treats, perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy winter afternoon.
This recipe was a hit at our holiday party, bringing warmth and joy with every bite.
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 We always make these cookies together as a family, creating joyful memories each holiday season.
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 these snowy delights with your favorite warm beverage for a perfect winter treat.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of flour works best for the dough?
All-purpose flour is ideal, providing the right balance for a tender yet sturdy dough that holds snowflake shapes well.
- → How can I achieve the perfect snowflake shape?
Use dedicated snowflake cookie cutters on well-chilled dough rolled evenly to about 5 mm thickness to ensure clean, detailed edges.
- → What alternatives can be used for decoration?
White chocolate can be replaced with royal icing for a crisper finish, and silver sugar pearls can be swapped with white sprinkles or a dusting of icing sugar.
- → Can the dough be flavored differently?
Adding 1 tsp of grated lemon zest to the dough provides a refreshing citrus note that complements the sweetness and vanilla.
- → How should the decorated cookies be stored?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the cookies crisp and the decorations intact for several days.