Description
These delicate snowflake shortbread cookies are buttery, crisp, and beautifully decorated with white and silver royal icing. Perfect for winter gatherings, cookie exchanges, or edible gifts, they bring a touch of elegance to your holiday baking.
Ingredients
Shortbread Cookies
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract (optional for depth)
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
Royal Icing
2 cups powdered sugar
1½ tbsp meringue powder
3–4 tbsp water (adjust as needed)
White gel food coloring
Silver edible pearls or luster dust (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
Add flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into snowflake shapes using cookie cutters.
Transfer to baking sheets and chill for 15 minutes.
Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are just golden. Cool completely.
For icing, mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth and pipeable.
Decorate cookies with white royal icing. Add silver pearls or dust for a frosty finish. Let dry completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 1g