Snowflake Sugar Cookies
Christmas wouldn't be the same without Christmas cookies. Make extra-pretty cookies this year with the help of this recipe for Snowflake Sugar Cookies. Applying a royal icing to the top and carefully placing dragees (edible decorations) all around turn this sugar cookie into an elegant dessert. If you are looking to make a Christmas cookie recipe that looks as good as it tastes, you have a winner in this sugar cookie recipe. Friends and family are sure to be impressed with your baking handiwork.
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you enjoyed making the Snowflake Sugar Cookies, we have some more Christmas recipes that are sure to impress your friends and family.
First up, try our recipe for Peppermint Bark. This sweet treat combines creamy white chocolate with crunchy candy canes for a festive and delicious holiday dessert. It's easy to make and perfect for gifting to loved ones.
Next, we recommend trying our Gingerbread House recipe. Building and decorating a gingerbread house is a fun and creative way to get into the holiday spirit. With our step-by-step instructions, you'll have a beautiful and delicious centerpiece for your Christmas table.
Finally, why not try making Eggnog Cheesecake? This rich and creamy dessert combines the flavors of classic eggnog with a decadent cheesecake filling. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg, this dessert is sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings.
We hope you enjoy these recipes as much as you did making the Snowflake Sugar Cookies. Happy baking!
Yields30 Cookies
Preparation Time40 min
Chilling Time15 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pound unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- 3 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
- Royal Icing:
- 1/4 cup meringue powder
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- Gel food coloring
Instructions
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Combine the flours and baking powder in a bowl; stir to evenly distribute the baking powder. Set aside.
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In a 6-quart stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the salt, vanilla and milk; mix to blend. With mixer running, add eggs and extra yolk, one at a time, waiting until each is combined before adding the next.
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Reduce the mixer speed to low; slowly add flour mixture. Add additional all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough is no longer sticky to the touch. Turn dough out onto plastic wrap; divide in half. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap; form into flat discs. Refrigerate 4 to 48 hours, or freeze up to a month.
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Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Let dough warm up slightly; roll out to 1/2 inch thick using powdered sugar (not flour) to stop it from sticking. Cut out snowflake shapes; bake on parchment-lined baking pans until just barely starting to brown on the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove promptly from oven; let cool on the sheet pan, 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
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For icing, mix the meringue powder and powdered sugar in a medium bowl; slowly add water until the frosting reaches desired consistency. Add a little gel food coloring, if desired. For best results, start with a stiff frosting, put some aside in a parchment baking bag or zip-top bag, then add water to the remaining frosting. Use the stiff frosting to pipe outlines on the cooled cookies, then carefully apply the thinner icing to fill in the cookies between the piped outlines (a toothpick helps to carefully move thin icing into small spaces.
