Snowflake Sugar Cookies

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies shaped like intricate snowflakes, dusted with powdered sugar for a frosty finish. Perfect for winter celebrations and easy enough for kids to help make. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 30 minutes layers all-purpose flour, teaspoon baking soda, 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 120 calories and feeds 12, 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until fully combined and no lumps remain.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy, scraping the bowl halfway through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the butter mixture, then beat on medium speed for 1 minute until fully incorporated and glossy.
5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients from step 2 to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined with no visible flour streaks.
6. Step 6: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to firm up.
7. Step 7: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Press a snowflake cookie cutter firmly into the dough, lift out shapes, and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
8. Step 8: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies feel set when gently touched.
9. Step 9: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Step 10: Before serving, dust cooled cookies generously with 1/4 cup powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for a delicate, frosty appearance.