Snowflake Cookies

Snowflake Cookies

These snowflake cookies are easy to make with pantry staples; have fun decorating with cookie icing and colored sugar for beautiful Christmas gifts.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
196 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Beat sugar and shortening with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat one egg into butter mixture, then beat in remaining eggs and vanilla. Add flour and salt; stir until dough is just combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 3
Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut dough into desired shapes with a cookie cutter and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool briefly on baking sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely before decorating.
Snowflake Cookies
Snowflake Cookies
Snowflake Cookies
Snowflake Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

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