Save to Pinterest An enchanting platter of delicate, snowflake-shaped cookies and sweet treats, perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy winter afternoon.
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.
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Save to Pinterest Common Recipe Questions
- → What is the best way to shape the snowflake cookies?
Roll the dough to about 5 mm thickness on a lightly floured surface and use snowflake-shaped cutters for accurate, delicate shapes.
- → How can I ensure the cookies hold their shape when baking?
Chilling the dough for at least 20 minutes before cutting helps maintain the snowflake designs during baking.
- → What decorations work well for a snowy effect?
Melted white chocolate drizzled or dipped on the cookies, combined with silver sugar pearls or white sprinkles, and a dusting of icing sugar create an elegant snowy look.
- → Can these cookies be flavored differently?
Adding 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest to the dough provides a fresh, citrusy twist that complements the sweetness.
- → What are suitable beverage pairings?
Serving these treats with hot cocoa or mulled wine enhances their cozy, festive appeal.
- → Are there allergy concerns to consider?
These cookies contain wheat, egg, and dairy products; those with nut sensitivities should check toppings carefully for traces.