Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Snowflake Crisps, light and buttery cookies that are perfect for adding a festive touch to any gathering. Shaped like intricate snowflakes and dusted with powdered sugar, these airy treats are not just visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. With a heavenly blend of vanilla and almond extracts, each bite melts in your mouth, leaving you craving more. Whether served on a beautifully arranged platter or paired with warm beverages, Snowflake Crisps elevate your holiday celebrations and cozy winter evenings. Discover how simple it is to create these enchanting cookies at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg along with the vanilla and almond extracts until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday treats
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 31mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 13mg