Snowflake Cookies Recipe
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons edible glitter
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide in half. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. snowflake-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 300° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Repeat with remaining dough. Chill and reroll scraps if desired.
- In a small re-sealable plastic bag, combine edible glitter and remaining sugar. Seal bag; crush mixture to break glitter into smaller pieces. Sprinkle over warm cookies. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen
It won’t be long before the snowflakes start falling, so in honor of those bright, sunny, glittery days, here are some of gift ideas that will shine brightly.
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Cobalt Blue Crystal Swarovski Crystal Silver Chain Dangle Earrings
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Blue Kitty Cat Coin Purse Key Fob
ON SALE Young Lady with Blue Bird and Exotic Flowers Tags
Blue Opal earring, October birthstone, Gemstone dangle earrings, Blue silver earring, Light blue earring, Simple earring, Sparkle earrings
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Tree Tapestry Pillow - Handmade Crochet Tapestry Fiber Art - Eco 16x16
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Love is Blue Handmade Dichroic Fused Glass Heart Pendant - OOAK
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Blue flower Necklace with Swarovski Crystals Polymer Clay Czech Beads
Montana Blue Crystal Teardrop and White Pearl .925 Sterling Earrings
Blue and Silver Interchangeable Purse Charm
Green Blue and Black Cufflinks, Checked Pattern, Dichroic Glass
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Vintage Joe Camp Benji and The Tornado - Childrens Book - Gina Ingogli REFNOVCB18
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Koi Fish Charm Swarovski Blue Iris Bead Sterling Silver Earrings
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Knight Favor Tags for Boy's Birthday Party
Handmade Beaded Small Wreath Earrings
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Blue Clip On Earrings Swarovski Pearls Czech Glass Crystals NonPierced
Gingers-Garden
Glycerin Soap Dr Who Blue Phone Booth Police Box Tardis Time Machine
Wine Glass Charms, Singing Theme, Moody Blues Beads and Silver Accents
Handwoven Set of Placemats Blue Teal
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Lapis Handmade Lampwork Beads Etched Dark Cobalt Blue Silver 246efs
Bell Christmas Tree Ornament with Snowflakes Handcrafted from Birch Wood
Jewish Star of David Blue Pearl Necklace
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Blue Boro Lampwork Handmade Necklace Swarovski Sterling Chain OOAK
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Dark Navy Blue Pearl Crystal Earrings Sterling Silver Lever Back
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Bracelet Beaded Bangle Net Rope Stunning Ocean blues gemstone twisted
Snow And Ice Wrapped Leather Bracelet With Silk Thread and Glass Beads
There are many other gift ideas in our Countdown to Christmas series, so check out these other goodies:
Week 1
Week 2
More recipes and goodies:
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Enjoy,
Julie and Blu
Perfectly beautiful blues!!! Thank you so much Julie and Blu...you really do go above and beyond and it is very much appreciated.
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Blue is such a great color cause there are so many different shades. Beautiful choices here! Thanks so much for showing my crystal and pearl earrings. And those cookies are so pretty. Sharing...
ReplyDeleteSo many gorgeous blues and a cookie recipe, to boot! Thanks so much fro this wonderful post and thanks for including my snow and ice bracelet. Off to share.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many blue choices; thanks for including my Jewish Star of David necklace. Will share later.
ReplyDeleteIcy blue goodness contained in this blog post . . . along with a killer snowflake cookie recipe! Thank you, Julie and Blu, for all your hard work in the Countdown and the extra promotions, such as this post. And thank you for including my boro bead necklace. Will share the post with the world now. Seamus says he would love to watch the ducks with Blu (:
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful blog post, Julie and beautiful Blu! The snowflake cookies look deeeelicious - and so do all the fantastic items you have showcased! The kitkat and I thank you so much for including my earrings here. :) Will be sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose cookies have caught my eye.....and so did all the beautiful gift finds! Thank you for featuring my "love is Blue" pendant! Sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're so generous with your ideas and blogs and promotions and shares, Julie-and-Blu, I have no words. Except to say these blues have me singing, the cookie recipe has me drooling, and thank you thank you thank you for all your hard work and for including my wine glass charms! You da bomb :D
ReplyDeleteI commented but it disappeared. I hope I don't eventually have two comments here but...I wanted to say, YUM and YUMMY! Delicious looking recipe and gorgeous blues. Lovely post, Julie!
ReplyDeleteSuch delicious looking and tasty snowflake cookies! This is a fabulous collection making the perfect for someone special. Thanks Julie and Blu for all your generosity in promoting everyone.
ReplyDeleteThe snowflake cookies look to good to be eaten. I shall try the recipe. Thank you so much for including my Knight Favor Tags. Off to to share.
ReplyDeletePosted on FB and G+ - thanks again. The blues are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue handmade items you chose for this wonderful blog. Of course the snowflake cookies looks YUMMY. I just might have to make some...not just for Christmas, but for the Winter.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie and Blu for including me. Off to share.
Oh my...what a gorgeous collection of Winter blues. Thank you Julie and Blue.....sharing...
ReplyDeleteAlrighty now...got everyone hashtagged, pinned, saved and tweeted!!
ReplyDeleteMy timing isn't good looking at this post when I'm hungry right before lunch time - trying to hold off on grabbing a cookie! The snowflake cookies look delicious! And all of the blue pieces are gorgeous as well. Thank you for including my fused glass cufflinks!
ReplyDeleteThank you for including my Tardis inspired soap.
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