Save An enchanting platter of delicate, snowflake-shaped cookies and sweet treats, perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy winter afternoon.
I first made these snowflake cookies for my family holiday party and they were a huge hit with both kids and adults.
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 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 Gathering around the table with family to decorate these cookies always creates warm cherished memories.
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 These lovely snowflake cookies make any winter gathering feel extra special and festive.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the dough base?
The dough combines all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, a large egg, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt for a smooth texture.
- → How are the snowflake shapes formed?
After chilling, the dough is rolled to 5 mm thickness and cut into snowflake shapes using dedicated cookie cutters.
- → What decoration methods are used?
Once baked and cooled, cookies are dipped or drizzled with melted white chocolate, adorned with silver sugar pearls or sprinkles, and lightly dusted with icing sugar.
- → Can the flavors be customized?
Yes, adding a teaspoon of grated lemon zest to the dough gives a fresh citrus twist to the sweet treats.
- → What are suitable serving suggestions?
These snowflake treats pair wonderfully with hot cocoa or mulled wine, enhancing winter festivities.
- → What baking temperature is recommended?
The cookies bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn golden.