SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENT COOKIES

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Bring some of winter's wonder indoors with shaped butter cookies that get their sparkle from edible glitter. These cookie ornaments are great favors for your trim-a-tree party guests. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Edible glitter, sprinkles or coarse sugar
Ribbon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Divide dough into three portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. snowflake-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using a plastic straw, make a hole about 1/2 in. from the top of each cookie. Using small decorating cutters, cut out desired shapes to create designs in snowflakes. , Bake 5-6 minutes or until set. Use straw to reopen holes in cookies. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining portions, using 4- and 5-in. cutters. Bake 4-in. cookies, 6-7 minutes; bake 5-in. cookies, 8-10 minutes., For glaze, in a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and enough water to reach desired consistency. Brush over snowflakes; sprinkle with glitter. Let stand at least 5 minutes or until set. , Thread ribbon through the holes.

Nutrition Facts :

Shoaib Rafique
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These cookies were a waste of time and ingredients. They were dry and tasteless.


fiaz mehar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as pretty as the ones in the picture.


Nfor Claris
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These cookies were a bit bland. I think they needed more sugar or maybe some vanilla extract.


Benjamin H Kraft
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I had a hard time getting the dough to the right consistency. It was too sticky at first, but then I added too much flour and it became too dry.


Nuhi Abdi
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Tik The World
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I love these cookies! They're so festive and they taste amazing.


Yaseen Lala
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These cookies are beautiful! They're perfect for a holiday party.


Norbert Sz
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're the perfect size for little hands.


Mamun Khan
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These cookies are delicious! The dough is light and fluffy and the sugar crystals give them a nice crunch. I love the snowflake design too.


Kelley Vazquez
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I'm not a big baker, but I wanted to make something special for my holiday party. These cookies were perfect! They're easy to make and they look really impressive.


Md.younus Hossian
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These cookies are so cute! I love the snowflake design. They're also really delicious. The dough is soft and chewy and the sugar crystals add a nice crunch.


john pepa
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies turned out beautifully. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Valentine Dainels
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These snowflake cookies are a hit! They're so easy to make and they look so festive. I love the subtle sweetness of the dough and the delicate crunch of the sugar crystals. They're perfect for holiday parties or just for a fun snack.