Joanne's Snowflake Cookies Recipe

Light, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness! These snowflake cookies, a family favorite Christmas tradition, are incredibly easy to make with a cookie press. Get ready for rave reviews – they're the perfect festive treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 108.3 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Joanne's Snowflake Cookies

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How to Make Joanne's Snowflake Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring at this point and mix until evenly distributed. Fill a cookie press with the dough.
  7. Press out snowflake shapes onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them as ovens vary.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

19g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Joanne's Snowflake Cookies?

Joanne's Snowflake Cookies takes about 42 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 22 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Joanne's Snowflake Cookies?

Joanne's Snowflake Cookies has approximately 108.3 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Joanne's Snowflake Cookies?

The key ingredients for Joanne's Snowflake Cookies are Butter, Cream Cheese, Sugar, Egg Yolk, Vanilla, Orange Rind. See the full list with measurements above.

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