🎄 Christmas Snowflake Cookies
Soft, buttery, and topped with a sweet snowy glaze — these festive cookies will instantly brighten any holiday table. They’re easy to make, beautifully decorative, and taste like pure Christmas joy!
🥮 Main Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Optional: festive sprinkles or sanding sugar
👩🍳 Directions
➡️ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
➡️ In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
➡️ Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
➡️ In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
➡️ Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
➡️ Roll out the dough and cut into snowflake shapes (or any cookie cutter you like).
➡️ Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
➡️ Bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
➡️ Let cool completely, then decorate with icing or dust with sanding sugar for a sparkling snowy look.