Snowflake Sugar Cookies
Experience the joy of winter with these enchanting Snowflake Sugar Cookies. Soft, buttery, and adorned with a sweet glaze, each cookie melts in your mouth, evoking memories of cozy baking marathons. Perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet nights at home, these cookies are not just treats but cherished moments waiting to happen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Sanding sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets. Flatten slightly and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Customize by adding almond extract or colorful sprinkles. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer freshness.