# Required Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
→ Decoration
07 - 5 ounces white chocolate, melted
08 - 1/4 cup silver sugar pearls or white sprinkles
09 - Icing sugar, for dusting
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
02 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix thoroughly until smooth and combined.
03 - Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until a uniform, smooth dough forms.
04 - Shape the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
05 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
07 - Cut out snowflake shapes using cookie cutters and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden.
09 - Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool thoroughly.
10 - Drizzle or dip the cooled cookies in melted white chocolate, add decorative sugar pearls or sprinkles, and dust lightly with icing sugar for a snow-kissed appearance.
