Delicious Snowflake Cookies Recipe

Learn how to make these delightful snowflake cookies that are perfect for winter parties or holiday gatherings. These buttery and sweet cookies are decorated with a simple icing to resemble beautiful snowflakes. Follow this easy and detailed recipe to create these show-stopping treats that will impress your friends and family. Get into the festive spirit with these charming snowflake cookies!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Royal icing (for decorating)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disc.
6. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Remove one disc of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
9. Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies from the rolled dough.
10. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.
11. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
12. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
13. Prepare the royal icing according to the package instructions or your preferred recipe.
14. Using a piping bag or a small spoon, decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing to resemble snowflakes.
15. Let the icing set before serving or storing the cookies.

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