How do I achieve tender biscuits?

Use softened butter and avoid overmixing the dough to keep a delicate texture. Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain shape.

Can I add flavors to the dough?

Yes, adding finely grated lemon or orange zest brightens the taste without overpowering the buttery base.

After cooling, use royal icing for glazing, then add edible pearls, colored sprinkles, or glitter for festive flair.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until the edges turn just golden to ensure a light crunch.

Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to preserve freshness and texture.

Delicate, buttery Christmas cookies shaped like angels, perfect for holiday celebrations and gifting.

This recipe brings back joyful holiday memories every time I bake these angel-shaped biscuits.

Dough: 250 g all-purpose flour, 125 g unsalted butter softened, 100 g powdered sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt
Decoration: 100 g royal icing or icing sugar for glazing, edible gold or silver pearls optional, colored sprinkles or edible glitter optional

Step 1:: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2:: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 3:: Sift in the flour and salt, then mix gently until a smooth dough forms.
Step 4:: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 5:: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6:: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 5 mm thickness.
Step 7:: Using angel-shaped cookie cutters, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 8:: Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely on racks.
Step 9:: Once cooled, decorate with royal icing and sprinkles, pearls, or edible glitter as desired. Allow icing to set before serving or storing.

Making these biscuits has been a cherished family tradition that fills our home with holiday spirit and warmth.

Mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, rolling pin, angel-shaped cookie cutters, baking sheets, parchment paper, cooling rack

Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and dairy (butter). Decorations may contain additional allergens & check labels carefully.

Per biscuit: Calories 70, Total Fat 3.5 g, Carbohydrates 9 g, Protein 1 g

Enjoy baking these beautiful biscuits that bring festive joy to your celebrations.

→ How do I achieve tender biscuits?: Use softened butter and avoid overmixing the dough to keep a delicate texture. Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain shape.
→ Can I add flavors to the dough?: Yes, adding finely grated lemon or orange zest brightens the taste without overpowering the buttery base.
→ What is the best way to decorate them?: After cooling, use royal icing for glazing, then add edible pearls, colored sprinkles, or glitter for festive flair.
→ How long should I bake the biscuits?: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until the edges turn just golden to ensure a light crunch.
→ How should I store these biscuits?: Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to preserve freshness and texture.