Snowflake Cookies

Dairy Free
Snowflake Cookies
180 min.
30
176kcal

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Get ready to delight your taste buds with these enchanting Snowflake Cookies! Perfect for any festive occasion, these dairy-free treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. With a light and buttery texture, each cookie is a delightful combination of sweetness and a hint of almond flavor, making them a favorite among both kids and adults alike.

What sets these cookies apart is their unique star-shaped design, which can be easily achieved with a simple cookie cutter. Once baked to a perfect golden brown, they are transformed into a winter wonderland with a glossy glaze and sparkling sugar crystals that mimic the beauty of freshly fallen snow. These cookies are not just a dessert; they are a centerpiece for your holiday gatherings, bringing joy and a touch of magic to your table.

With a preparation time of just three hours, you can whip up a batch of 30 cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, looking for a fun baking project with the kids, or simply craving a sweet treat, these Snowflake Cookies are the perfect choice. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s create some delicious memories together!

Ingredients

  • cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoons plus light
  • 0.3 cup water hot
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • serving powdered sugar white (decorating sugar)
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • teaspoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 400°F. On lightly floured surface, roll about one-third of dough 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Cut with 1 1/2 to 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter.
  4. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake about 6 minutes or until light brown.
  6. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.
  7. In medium bowl, mix all glaze ingredients except coarse sugar crystals until smooth, glossy and pourable.
  8. Place cooled cookies together in pairs with about 1 teaspoon glaze, with points of top cookie between points of bottom cookie.
  9. Place cookies on cooling rack on cookie sheet to catch excess glaze.
  10. Pour 1 tablespoon glaze evenly over top and sides of each cookie, glazing only a few at time. When glaze is set but still soft, move cookies to another rack or waxed paper; sprinkle with sugar crystals. (Occasionally remove glaze from cookie sheet, and add a few drops of hot water as necessary to make glaze smooth and thin enough to pour; continue glazing.)
  11. In small bowl, mix frosting ingredients to make a frosting that can be easily drizzled or used in a decorating bag, yet holds its shape. Pipe snowflake designs on cookies.
  12. Let cookies dry completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein3.35%
Fat25.05%
Carbs71.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.54
Glycemic Load
10.63
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.0539130459175%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:176.28kcal
8.81%
Fat:4.97g
7.65%
Saturated Fat:1.06g
6.6%
Carbohydrates:31.98g
10.66%
Net Carbohydrates:31.7g
11.53%
Sugar:23.65g
26.28%
Cholesterol:10.91mg
3.64%
Sodium:160.59mg
6.98%
Alcohol:0.07g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Protein:1.5g
2.99%
Selenium:4.58µg
6.54%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.62%
Folate:20.5µg
5.12%
Vitamin A:218.83IU
4.38%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.21%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.67%
Iron:0.56mg
3.13%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.1%
Phosphorus:21.3mg
2.13%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.42%
Calcium:13.3mg
1.33%
Fiber:0.28g
1.13%