{"id":17489,"date":"2025-12-28T17:03:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T15:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=17489"},"modified":"2025-12-28T17:03:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T15:03:11","slug":"snowflake-butter-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=17489","title":{"rendered":"Snowflake Butter Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snowflake Butter Cookies are the most spectacular and delicious cookies of the holiday season. They are a classic shortbread type of dough that does not deform during baking, so the tiny branches of the snowflake are perfectly preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the recipe for the perfect, crumbly result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2744\ufe0f Festive Snowflake Butter Cookies<br>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">250 g soft butter (good quality is important!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">150 g powdered sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 egg (room temperature)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond flavoring for a snowy flavor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">450 g fine flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 pinch of salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step-by-step preparation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assemble the dough<br>Beat the soft butter with the powdered sugar until white and very fluffy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the eggs and vanilla, then continue mixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On low speed or with a wooden spoon, incorporate the flour, salt and baking powder. Knead just until combined \u2013 over-kneaded dough will be tough!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important resting time: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. You can shape the cold dough nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cutting<br>Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 0.5 cm thick. Use snowflake cutters in different shapes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: If the dough sticks to the mold, dip the cutter in flour before each cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Baking<br>Place the snowflakes on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Bake at 170\u00b0C for 8-10 minutes. Note: These cookies must remain light! As soon as the bottoms start to brown, take them out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2744\ufe0f Decorating ideas for the &#8220;Snowy&#8221; effect<br>To make your snowflakes really shine, choose from the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple icing sugar: While they are still warm, sprinkle a thick layer of icing sugar on them. It will look like fresh snow has fallen on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal Icing: Beat 1 egg white with 200 g of sifted icing sugar and a few drops of lemon juice. Fill a small bag, cut a small hole in the corner and draw thin lines on the branches of the snowflakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edible glitter and pearls: Sprinkle silver sugar pearls or edible glitter powder into the white icing for an ice crystal effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes them perfect?<br>Cold dough: If you put the cut snowflakes in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking, they will definitely not &#8220;run away&#8221; in the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butter content: Do not substitute with margarine if you are looking for the real, peaceful crumbly taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like me to show you how to make &#8220;window&#8221; cookies from this, with a center that is transparent like ice?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snowflake Butter Cookies are the most spectacular and delicious cookies of the holiday season. 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