Magical Sparkling Snowflakes: Christmas Butter Biscuits-Cookies

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Magical Sparkling Snowflakes: Christmas Butter Biscuits-Cookies recipe to brighten up your festive season

by The Chefin Bakery

Prep

25 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups plain flour
	1 cup icing sugar
	150 g butter , cubed , chilled
	1 large egg , at room temperature
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	milk , to mix
	4 ounces white royal icing , for piping designs or 4 ounces glace icing , for icing the biscuits
	edible glitter or edible sparkling cake dusting powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

213

Sugar

Fat

10g

Magical Sparking Snowflakes are a popular festive delicacy that are heavily featured in Christmas decorations, movies and TV commercials. These butter biscuits-cookies have a unique snowflake shape that gives them a special touch. They are perfect for sharing and giving as holiday gifts, as well as serving as sweet treats during your dessert table. These biscuits have a wonderful buttery texture and are decorated with sparkling edible glitter, adding to their magical appeal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 160°C.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, sift the plain flour and icing sugar.
3.	Add the chilled butter and rub into the flour with your fingers until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
4.	Beat the egg in a separate bowl and stir in the vanilla extract.
5.	Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix to form a smooth dough.
6.	Add a little milk if the mixture is too dry.
7.	Roll out the dough on a floured board until it is about 5mm thick.
8.	Cut into snowflake shapes with a cookie cutter and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
9.	Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly golden.
10.	Leave the biscuits to cool completely, then decorate with royal icing and edible glitter or sparkling cake dusting powder.

PROS

Magical Sparkling Snowflakes are easy to make and perfect for the festive season.
The biscuits have a delicious buttery flavor with a sweet icing and edible glitter coating.

They are great for sharing and decorating with family and friends during the holidays.

CONS

These biscuits contain a high amount of sugar and butter.

They should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe does not contain any significant health benefits, but the vanilla extract and edible glitter can give you a mood lift and boost your spirits. Sharing these Magical Sparkling Snowflakes with your loved ones can be a way to promote a positive attitude and a sense of togetherness during the festive season.