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Snowflake Shortbread

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These festive Snowflake Shortbread cookies are buttery, tender, and perfect for holiday baking. Made with simple ingredients and decorated like winter snowflakes, they’re ideal for Christmas cookie swaps, edible gifts, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pouch (7 oz) white cookie icing
  • Coarse white sparkling sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into snowflake shapes with a 2-inch cookie cutter. Place on prepared cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
  5. Bake 11–13 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely (about 15 minutes).
  6. Decorate with white cookie icing and sparkling sugar. Store in airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract.
  • Swap 1/4 cup of flour for cocoa powder for a chocolate variation.
  • Freeze undecorated cookies in an airtight container; thaw before decorating.
  • Use royal icing for more detailed designs.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.

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