Pin An enchanting platter of delicate, snowflake-shaped cookies and sweet treats, perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy winter afternoon.
This recipe brings back warm memories of baking with family during the holiday season.
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.
Pin This recipe is a holiday favorite perfect for sharing warm moments with loved ones.
Notes
Serve with hot cocoa or mulled wine for a festive touch.
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.
Pin Enjoy these delicate snowflake cookies that bring winter magic to your table.
Recipe Q&A
- → What ingredients create the snowflake shapes?
The snowflake shapes are formed using a dough made from all-purpose flour, butter, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt, rolled thin and cut with snowflake cutters.
- → How is the decoration applied to the treats?
The baked treats are cooled completely before being dipped or drizzled with melted white chocolate and sprinkled with silver sugar pearls or white sprinkles, finished with a dusting of icing sugar.
- → Can the flavor be customized?
Yes, adding a teaspoon of grated lemon zest to the dough offers a fresh citrus twist, enhancing the flavor profile naturally.
- → What baking tools are essential for this platter?
Essential tools include mixing bowls, an electric mixer or whisk, rolling pin, snowflake cutters, baking sheets, parchment paper, and a wire rack for cooling.
- → How can these treats be served for gatherings?
These treats pair beautifully with hot beverages like cocoa or mulled wine, making them ideal for festive or cozy winter gatherings.