Snowflake Cookies
Delightful cookies shaped like snowflakes, featuring a soft, buttery texture and shimmering icing, perfect for festive gatherings and cozy days at home.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out To get that perfect, tender dough
- 1 tsp baking powder To help them rise beautifully
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt For a balanced flavor
- 1 cup butter, softened For a rich and creamy base
- 1 cup granulated sugar For that sweet, delightful taste
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Adding aromatic notes
- 1 Tbsp milk To enhance the dough's texture
Icing
- 3 cups powdered sugar For the luscious icing
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup To create a glossy finish
- 1/4 cup milk, plus more for thinning To achieve the right icing consistency
- 1/4 tsp almond extract For a hint of nutty flavor
- 1 drop blue food coloring To give the cookies a frosty touch
Garnish
- 1 cup pearl sprinkles To decorate and bring some sparkle
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until fully combined.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface and cut out snowflake shapes.
- Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets and freeze them for 10 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before icing.
Icing and Decorating
- In a medium bowl, mix together powdered sugar, corn syrup, milk, and almond extract to create the icing.
- Divide the icing batch in two, tinting one half with blue food coloring.
- Pipe the tinted icing onto your cookies and decorate with pearl sprinkles.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for a creamy texture and allow enough chilling time to maintain cookie shape. Adjust icing consistency with milk as needed.