How do I craft snowflake sugar cookies?

Get your snowball rolling and bake some Snowflake Sugar Cookies! Dive into a blizzard of flavors with these adorable winter-themed treats.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I craft Snowflake Sugar Cookies. Items include: Butter Granulated sugar Vanilla extract All-purpose flour Baking powder Salt Milk or water Powdered sugar Gel food coloring

Butter 1 cup, softened
Granulated sugar 1 ½ cups
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
All-purpose flour 3 ½ cups
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Salt ½ teaspoon
Milk or water As needed for icing
Powdered sugar For icing
Gel food coloring As desired for icing

Take note
Be careful not to overmix the cookie dough, as it can result in tough cookies. Remember to handle the dough gently when rolling and cutting to maintain the desired shape of the snowflakes. Watch out for excited friends and family trying to sneak a taste of your delightful creations!

1

Mixing up the Snowstorm

In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

2

Chilling and Cutting

Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Once chilled, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take one portion of dough out of the fridge and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

3

Baking in a Winter Wonderland

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough. Once all the cookies are cooled, it's time to decorate!

4

Let Your Imagination Snow

Mix up a batch of royal icing using powdered sugar and a touch of milk or water until you achieve a thick, but pipeable, consistency. Divide the icing into smaller bowls and tint each portion with your desired colors using gel food coloring. Fill piping bags fitted with small round tips with the colored icing, and let the creativity flow as you pipe delicate snowflake designs onto the cookies. You can also add a sprinkle of edible glitter for an extra magical touch!

5

Let It Snow, Let It Snack

Allow the decorated snowflake sugar cookies to dry completely before serving or storing. Share the joy with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself for a cozy winter treat. These cookies will last for up to a week in an airtight container, but let's be honest, they probably won't last that long! Now, go forth and embrace the winter wonderland of Snowflake Sugar Cookies!