These decorated shortbread snowflake cookies are a delightful addition to your holiday baking. Perfect for Christmas, these cookies are easy to make and can be beautifully decorated to suit any festive occasion.

With a buttery flavor and crisp texture, these shortbread cookies are ideal for creating stunning holiday treats that everyone will love. This cookies recette is perfect for sharing with family and friends during the festive season.

Easy Decorated Shortbread Snowflake Cookies

This recipe yields beautifully shaped snowflake cookies that are perfect for decorating with icing and sprinkles. The cookies take about 1 hour from start to finish and serve as a wonderful treat for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Royal icing for decoration
• Sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
2. Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Roll and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
6. Decorate: Once cooled, use royal icing to decorate the cookies as desired. Add sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch.
7. Serve: Enjoy your decorated shortbread snowflake cookies as a delightful holiday treat or package them as gifts.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 12g