Description
Delightful snowflake-shaped cookies that add a touch of winter magic to your kitchen. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Beat until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a snowflake-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies, placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy look or decorate with royal icing for more intricate designs.
Notes
For a fun twist, add citrus zest or different extracts. To keep cookies fresh, store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, snowflake cookies, holiday baking