Snow Flakes

Vegetarian
Snow Flakes
60 min.
72
57kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of baking, where every bite brings a sense of joy and celebration! Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a truly enchanting recipe for Snow Flakes. These light and airy cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or just looking to satisfy a sweet craving. With a delightful combination of cream cheese and butter-flavored shortening, Snow Flakes offer a rich and tender texture that melts in your mouth.

Not only are these cookies a vegetarian-friendly treat, but they also boast a refreshing hint of orange zest and a warm touch of ground cinnamon, taking your taste buds on a flavorful journey. Perfectly suited as antipasti or a light snack, these cookies are sure to impress your guests or family. With a yield of 72 cookies, you'll have more than enough to share—or to indulge in all by yourself!

In just 60 minutes, you can transform simple ingredients into deliciously delicate cookies that are as beautiful as they are tasty. The process is simple and rewarding, making it a great activity for both novice and experienced bakers. So, gather your ingredients and baking equipment, and get ready to create a batch of Snow Flakes that will leave everyone asking for seconds! Let's dive into the magic of baking these scrumptious cookies!

Ingredients

  • cup butter shortening flavored
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  •  egg yolk 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon orange zest 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ).
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and orange zest. Continue beating until light and fluffy. Gradually stir in flour, salt, and cinnamon. Fill the cookie press, and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Remove from cookie sheet, and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories57kcal
Protein3.92%
Fat52.97%
Carbs43.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.46
Glycemic Load
4.35
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.83304347016889%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:56.81kcal
2.84%
Fat:3.37g
5.19%
Saturated Fat:0.98g
6.13%
Carbohydrates:6.17g
2.06%
Net Carbohydrates:6.05g
2.2%
Sugar:2.84g
3.15%
Cholesterol:3.89mg
1.3%
Sodium:20.21mg
0.88%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Protein:0.56g
1.12%
Selenium:1.73µg
2.47%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.36%
Folate:8.42µg
2.11%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.57%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.53%
Vitamin K:1.56µg
1.48%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.29%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.29%
Iron:0.21mg
1.19%
Source:Allrecipes