Winter Snowflake Platter

An enchanting platter of delicate, snowflake-shaped cookies and sweet treats, perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy winter afternoon.

Ingredients

• Cookie Dough: 250 g all-purpose flour 125 g unsalted butter, softened 100 g powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp fine salt
• Decoration: 150 g white chocolate, melted 50 g silver sugar pearls or white sprinkles Icing sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Step 1:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 2:

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3:

Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

Step 4:

Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Step 5:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6:

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 5 mm (1/4 inch) thickness.

Step 7:

Using snowflake-shaped cookie cutters, cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8:

Bake for 10 12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.

Step 9:

Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10:

Dip or drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and decorate with sugar pearls or sprinkles. Dust with icing sugar for a snowy effect.

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Serve with hot cocoa or mulled wine for a festive touch.

Required Tools

Mixing bowls Electric mixer or whisk Rolling pin Snowflake cookie cutters Baking sheets Parchment paper Wire rack

Allergen Information

Contains: Wheat (gluten), Egg, Milk (butter, white chocolate) May contain traces of nuts if using decorative toppings check labels

Nutritional Information

Calories: 115 Total Fat: 5 g Carbohydrates: 16 g Protein: 1.5 g

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These snowflake cookies add a magical touch to any winter celebration.