Glittering Snowflakes Recipe

Name: Glittering Snowflakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup butter or margarine; 3 ounces cream cheese softened; 1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 each egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest finely shredded; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

⅔ cup butter or margarine
3 ounces cream cheese softened
1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
3/4 cup sugar
1 each egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest finely shredded
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

1
Beat margarine or butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2
Add softened cream cheese.
3
Beat until combined.
4
Add about half of the flour, the sugar, egg yolk, baking powder, vanilla, and lemon peel.
5
Beat until thoroughly combined.
6
Beat or stir in remaining flour.
7
Divide dough in half.
8
Cover and chill 2 hours or until easy to handle.
9
Roll each half of dough into 18 inch thickness.
10
Using a 2 to 3 inch snowflake cookie cutter, cut out dough.
11
Make about 5 dozens.
12
Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
13
Bake in a 375 degree F oven about 5 minutes or until edges are firm.
14
Cool on wire rack.
15
Frost with powdered-sugar icing and sprinkle with edible glitter or colored sugar.
16
Makes about 60 Powdered sugar icing: Stir together sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until of spreading consistency.

896

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup butter or margarine, 3 ounces cream cheese softened, 1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Glittering Snowflakes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Glittering Snowflakes

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