Description
Baking decorated snowflake sugar cookies is a joyous winter activity that transforms your kitchen into a festive haven. These charming cookies are not only visually stunning but also deliciously sweet, evoking the warmth of childhood memories. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, they are sure to impress with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and delightful decorations. Follow this foolproof recipe for holiday cheer that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Royal icing: 3 cups powdered sugar, 2 egg whites
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough in plastic wrap for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into snowflake shapes.
- Bake on lined baking sheets for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg