Arendelle's Snowflake Sugar Cookies

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies shaped like intricate snowflakes, dusted with powdered sugar to mimic a frosty winter morning in a snowy kingdom. This general-inspired desserts ready in about 53 minutes layers all-purpose flour, teaspoon baking powder, teaspoon salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 155 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until no lumps remain.
2. Step 2: Using a stand mixer, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy, scraping down the bowl once.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then beat on medium speed for 1 minute until fully incorporated and smooth.
4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients from step 1 to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined with no visible flour streaks.
5. Step 5: Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape into 4-inch discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Step 7: On a lightly floured surface, roll one disc of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Press a snowflake cookie cutter firmly into the dough, then carefully lift and transfer shapes to baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
8. Step 8: Bake for 8 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
9. Step 9: While cookies cool, sift 1/4 cup powdered sugar over the top of each cookie to create a delicate, frosty appearance.