Christmas Snow Flake Cookies

Snowflake cookies are a popular treat during the Christmas season and are often decorated with intricate designs resembling snowflakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Christmas Snow Flake Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• as desired Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
9. Repeat with the remaining dough.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
13. If desired, divide the glaze into separate bowls and add food coloring to each for different colors.
14. Drizzle or spread the glaze onto the cooled cookies.
15. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.