Snowflake Cookies
These snowflake cookies are easy to make with pantry staples; have fun decorating with cookie icing and colored sugar for beautiful Christmas gifts.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Beat sugar and shortening with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat one egg into butter mixture, then beat in remaining eggs and vanilla. Add flour and salt; stir until dough is just combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut dough into desired shapes with a cookie cutter and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool briefly on baking sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely before decorating.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)