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.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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.
Add the vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and the egg to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
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.
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.
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.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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
Calories |
3040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.8 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1170 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 495.1 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 264.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 430 mg | 9% | |
*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.
