Ingredients and Weight: - All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (270g) - Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g) - Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g) - Salt: 1/2 teaspoon - Egg yolk: 1 large - Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy to Medium)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract. 5. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. 6. Fill a cookie press fitted with a Snowflake disc with the dough. 7. Pipe 2-inch cookies onto the prepared baking sheet. 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. 9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per cookie): - Calories: 120 - Total Fat: 6g (9% DV) - Saturated Fat: 4g (20% DV) - Cholesterol: 30mg (10% DV) - Sodium: 50mg (2% DV) - Total Carbohydrates: 15g (5% DV) - Dietary Fiber: 0g (0% DV) - Total Sugar: 10g (11% DV) - Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics: - Delicate, snowflake-shaped cookies - Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture - Sweet and slightly crumbly - Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions
User Comments: - "These cookies are so delicious and festive! They're a hit every time I make them." - "The snowflake design is so pretty, and the cookies are so easy to make." - "These cookies are the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough. - If you do not have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag fitted with a star tip. - Let the cookies cool completely before frosting or dipping in chocolate, as they will be fragile when warm.