Winter Snowflake Cookies
I just love a cookie that’s as picture-perfect as it is tasty! We’re officially in the heart of cookie season, and this buttery sugar cookie recipe that’s perfectly sweet and soft might just be one of my favorites to make a big batch of. If you love homemade sugar cookies, you’re going to fall head over heels for this easy snowflake sugar cookie recipe! This is a classic, no-frills sugar cookie recipe that you can count on, but made to look festive for the season by cutting them out in the shape of snowflakes. Whether you’re a piping bag master or feel more comfortable just spreading an even layer of vanilla frosting on each cookie, they’ll turn out so cute and scrumptious every single time.
Ingredients for Snowflake Sugar Cookies
For the snowflake Christmas cookies, you’ll need a handful of inexpensive fridge and pantry staples that most bakers already have ready to go.
Unsalted butter – I recommend a high-quality butter like Kerrygold for this recipe Confectioners’ sugar Vanilla extract – I highly recommend using pure vanilla extract and not imitation All-purpose flour – sift and spoon your flour into the measuring cup for the best results (don’t pack in the flour) Baking powder Salt Whole milk Vanilla frosting – see notes below
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Snowflake Sugar Cookies
Making snowflake sugar cookies with vanilla frosting is easier than you think. Follow my straightforward steps outlined below: 2. Vanilla Buttercream: Use the frosting that I use in my Patriotic Cupcakes. Your cookies will stay fresh for about 4 to 5 days at room temperature. I store buttercream frosted items for that long at room temp but if you want to refrigerate the cookies, they’ll keep for up to 1 week. 3. Store-Bought Vanilla Frosting: Store bought vanilla frosting in a tub is always fast, easy, and economical. Cookies will easily keep for 5 days at room temp but frosting cannot be piped.
Decorating Snowflake Cookies
You don’t need to be a super skilled baker to master this easy piped frosting technique! Don’t be disheartened if every cookie looks a little different. After all, no two snowflakes are ever alike! That’s what makes them so special.
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