Winter Snowflake Platter

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This dish features snowflake-shaped cookies with a tender dough made from butter, flour, and vanilla. After chilling and rolling out the dough, the shapes are cut and baked until lightly golden. Once cooled, they are decorated with melted white chocolate and silver sugar pearls or sprinkles to create a snowy effect. The finished treats bring a festive and cozy atmosphere to any winter gathering or afternoon tea.

Simple to prepare with easy-to-find ingredients, these cookies offer a charming presentation combined with a buttery, sweet flavor that works well alongside hot cocoa or mulled wine. Variations like adding lemon zest or using royal icing decorations can add brightness or a crisper finish.

Updated on Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:43:00 GMT
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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.

Winter Snowflake Platter

Delicate snowflake-shaped cookies decorated with white chocolate and sugar pearls, ideal for winter celebrations.

Prep duration
25 min
Cook duration
12 min
Complete duration
37 min
Created by Sophia Turner

Classification Sweet Desserts

Skill Level Easy

Cultural Background European

Output 24 Portion Count

Dietary considerations Meat-Free

Components

Cookie Dough

01 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 3/4 cup powdered sugar
04 1 large egg
05 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

Decoration

01 5 1/4 ounces white chocolate, melted
02 1/4 cup silver sugar pearls or white sprinkles
03 Icing sugar, for dusting

Preparation Steps

Stage 01

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

Stage 02

Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and blend until fully combined.

Stage 03

Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until a smooth dough forms.

Stage 04

Chill Dough: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes.

Stage 05

Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Stage 06

Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch (5 mm).

Stage 07

Cut Shapes: Using snowflake-shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheets.

Stage 08

Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden.

Stage 09

Cool Completely: Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool fully before decoration.

Stage 10

Decorate: Dip or drizzle the cooled cookies with melted white chocolate, adorn with sugar pearls or sprinkles, and finish by dusting with icing sugar to create a snowy effect.

Necessary tools

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

Allergy details

Review all ingredients for potential allergens and consult with healthcare professionals if you're unsure about any item.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and milk (butter and white chocolate). May contain traces of nuts if decorative toppings are used; verify labels.

Nutritional content (each portion)

These values are provided as estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 115
  • Fats: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Proteins: 1.5 g