Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies: A festive holiday treat to add whimsy and flavor to your celebrations

Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies are delicate and buttery treats that are traditionally made during the holiday season in Scandinavia. These beautiful and intricate cookies are perfect for winter celebrations and can be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike. Made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies melt in your mouth and leave a hint of sweetness. They are perfect for gifting or serving at holiday parties. Get ready to embrace the winter wonderland with these delightful Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
2. Add the flour and salt to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined. The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when pressed.
3. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm). Use a snowflake-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies from the rolled dough.
6. Transfer the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining dough.
7. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolk. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg yolk on top of each cookie to give them a glossy finish.
8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cookies have cooled completely, lightly dust them with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve.
11. Serve and enjoy these beautiful Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies as a delightful treat during the holiday season!

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