Blue Snowflake Sugar Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Delicate sugar cookies shaped like snowflakes with a shimmering blue royal icing, perfect for a winter-themed treat. This recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, large egg 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 120 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

• 1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp meringue powder
• 4 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp blue gel food coloring
• 1 tsp edible silver glitter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
2. Step 2: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
5. Step 5: Divide dough in half, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out one disk on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Step 7: Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just golden. Let cookies cool completely on wire racks.
8. Step 8: For royal icing, beat together 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp meringue powder, and 4 tbsp water with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
9. Step 9: Add 1/2 tsp blue gel food coloring and mix until evenly tinted.
10. Step 10: Use a piping bag to decorate cooled cookies with blue icing in snowflake patterns, then sprinkle 1 tsp edible silver glitter over the icing while wet.
11. Step 11: Allow icing to dry completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.