The Ultimate Snowflake Sugar Cookies Recipe for Holiday Parties

Snowflake sugar cookies are a classic holiday treat that are perfect for sharing with family and friends. These cookies are soft, buttery, and decorated with beautiful snowflake designs. Here’s a recipe for snowflake sugar cookies that is easy to make and sure to impress.

Snowflake sugar  cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix until combined.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Add the milk and mix until the dough comes together.
6. Divide the dough into two portions and wrap each portion in plastic wrap.
7. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or overnight.
8. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
10. Using a snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
11. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Repeat steps 9-12 with the remaining portion of dough.
14. Once the cookies have cooled completely, decorate them with royal icing in the shape of snowflakes.

Royal icing recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons meringue powder
• 1/4 cup water
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and meringue powder.
2. Gradually add the water, mixing until the icing is smooth and thick.
3. If you want to add food coloring, divide the icing into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl.
4. Transfer the icing to a piping bag with a small round tip.
5. Decorate the cookies with the royal icing in the shape of snowflakes.
6. Let the icing dry completely before storing the cookies in an airtight container.

Tips:

• Make sure the butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugar.
• Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling it out to make it easier to work with.
• If the dough becomes too warm while rolling it out, chill it for a few minutes in the refrigerator before continuing.
• Use a snowflake-shaped cookie cutter for the best results.
• Make sure the royal icing is thick enough to hold its shape when piped onto the cookies.

Snowflake sugar cookies are a classic holiday treat that are perfect for sharing with family and friends. With their soft, buttery texture and beautiful snowflake designs, these cookies are sure to impress. This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with different colors and designs for a personal touch. Make these cookies for your next holiday gathering or gift them to loved ones for a sweet and festive treat.