Glittering Snowflakes
Description
These Glittering Snowflakes are a charming holiday treat that combines the rich, tangy flavor of cream cheese with the buttery sweetness of shortbread. The dough is rolled thin and cut into intricate snowflake shapes, then baked until just firm at the edges. Once cooled, they are dipped in a simple powdered sugar glaze and sprinkled with edible glitter for a dazzling finish. Perfect for holiday parties, gift baskets, or festive afternoon tea, these cookies offer a delightful crunch and melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are easy to make ahead and store, making them an ideal choice for busy holiday bakers looking to impress guests with minimal effort.Directions
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Beat butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds until softened.
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Add about half of the flour, the sugar, egg yolk, baking powder, vanilla, and lemon peel.
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Beat until thoroughly combined.
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Beat or stir in the remaining flour until a smooth dough forms.
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Divide the dough in half, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
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Using a 2 to 3 inch snowflake cookie cutter, cut out shapes from the dough.
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Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until the edges are just firm.
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Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
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Meanwhile, stir together 1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla, and 1 to 2 Tbsp milk until the icing reaches a spreading consistency.
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Dip the surface of each cooled cookie into the icing, turning it right side up and cleaning away excess icing from the edges with a small spatula if needed.
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Immediately sprinkle with edible glitter or colored sugar before the icing sets.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 334kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 36 gg56%
- Saturated Fat 14 gg70%
- Cholesterol 22 mgmg8%
- Sodium 490 mgmg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 25 gg9%
- Dietary Fiber 0 gg0%
- Sugars 15 gg
- Protein 2 gg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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