Classic Snowflake Cookies for Beginners – Festive Holiday...

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ tsp baking powder
• • ⅞ tsp salt
• • 1 ⅞ cup unsalted butter
• • ⅞ cup powdered sugar
• • 1 ⅞ large egg
• • 1 ⅞ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add egg, vanilla, and 1/3 cup flour mixture. Gradually add remaining flour, mixing until a dough forms.

2. 2

   On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a snowflake cutter to press shapes. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before icing.

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with 2-3 tbsp milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.