Snowflake Sugar Cookies
Experience the joy of Snowflake Sugar Cookies, a delightful treat that brings warmth and sweetness to any occasion. These delicate, buttery cookies melt in your mouth and are lightly dusted with powdered sugar, resembling gentle snowflakes. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, these cookies promise an unforgettable taste that will leave everyone smiling.
- 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 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on lined baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg