Snowflake Cookies

Transform your holiday baking into a winter wonderland with these charming Snowflake Cookies! Delicately crisp around the edges and soft at the center, these buttery sugar cookies are perfectly flavored with vanilla and a hint of almond extract for a festive twist. Shaped like intricate snowflakes, they’re ideal for celebrating the season and make stunning gifts or party treats. With a magical dusting of powdered sugar for a frosty finish, these cookies are both beautiful and irresistibly delicious. Quick to prepare and easy to bake, this recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Serve them with a mug of hot cocoa or package them in decorative tins for a sweet holiday surprise.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons almond extract (optional)
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and the egg to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.

Step 7

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Keep the other portion chilled until ready to use.

Step 8

Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the dough, and transfer the shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.

Step 10

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once completely cooled, sift powdered sugar over the top of the cookies for a snowy effect. Optionally, you can also decorate with icing or edible glitter for added sparkle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(745.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3039.9

Total Fat 106.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 467.5mg	0%
Sodium 1169.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 495.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 264.3g
Protein 38.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 91.5mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 429.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 64.0%