Daring Desserts presents crispy, sugary snowflakes you can actually eat—no frostbite required.
Let It Snow… Cookies!
If you’re ready to conjure a sweet snowstorm inside your kitchen—minus the frostbite and frozen toes—let’s talk Cinnamon Sugar Snowflake Cookies. Imagine sugar cookies laced with warm cinnamon, meticulously crafted into elegant snowflake shapes that practically beg you to deck the halls. They’re the edible version of a festive snowfall, and the only threat of slipping here is if you trip over your own delight.
These aren’t your standard sugar cookies dolled up with a pinch of cinnamon. No, we’re scaling the flavor mountain, planting a holiday flag, and yelling, “Winter is here, and it tastes awesome!” Crisp at the edges, tender in the center, and sweetened with a gentle whisper of spice, these cookies are essentially holiday cheer you can chew.
If you’ve already tried our Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake, you know we love to push boundaries. Now’s the time to add another showstopper to your repertoire. Think of these cookies as the charming backup dancers to your seasonal headliners—just as talented, but lighter on their sugary toes.
Why These Snowflakes Outshine the Real Ones
We know real snowflakes are pretty, but can you dunk them in cocoa? Didn’t think so. These Cinnamon Sugar Snowflake Cookies bring more to the table:
- Visual Wow-Factor: Intricate snowflake shapes that transform your dessert spread into a magical winter forest.
- Cinnamon Comfort: A delicate spice that hugs your tongue, as if a cinnamon stick and a sugar cube had a holiday lovechild.
- Texture Perfection: Crisp edges and a slightly chewy center, giving each bite a satisfying contrast.
- User-Friendly Baking: No advanced degrees in pastry arts needed. Just follow the steps, stay cool, and let the compliments roll in.
- Edible Decor: Who needs more glittery knick-knacks when you can trim your dessert table with edible snow crystals?
From Snowdrifts to Sweetness
Rumor has it that long ago, in a quaint mountain village, an overly ambitious baker tried capturing the essence of a snowy morning in dessert form. After countless experiments involving ice cubes and sugar lumps, they realized snow doesn’t bake well. Enter cinnamon—warm, cozy, and aromatic. By blending this beloved spice into a sugar cookie dough and cutting it into delicate flakes, the baker created a treat that not only looked like winter but tasted like holiday magic. Generations later, we’ve polished the recipe, added a dash of wit, and now it’s your turn to carry on the tradition.
Frosty Partners in Crime
Don’t let these cookies fly solo. Make them the star of a holiday dessert ensemble:
- With a Cup of Cheer: Dunk them into hot cider, mulled wine, or that gingerbread hot chocolate we keep raving about. They’ll soak up the warmth and deliver a spicy-sweet punch with every bite.
- Top-Notch Garnish: Crumble a cookie over vanilla ice cream, then drizzle with caramel. Suddenly, a simple scoop becomes a gourmet holiday sundae.
Chef’s Mischievous Tip
Before you roll out the dough, chill it until it’s as frosty as your front porch. Cold dough keeps those snowflake edges sharp, ensuring your cookies look more like graceful frosty filigree than a melted snowman splat.
Bonus: if you’re feeling feisty, sprinkle a little cinnamon-sugar blend on top before baking to add extra sparkle and crunch.
Cinnamon Sugar Snowflake Cookies: 5 Twinkling Steps to a Winter Wonderland
Course: DessertCuisine: Holiday BakingDifficulty: Easy24
servings20
minutes30
minutes90
kcal10
minutes1
hourThese Cinnamon Sugar Snowflake Cookies bring crisp edges, a gentle cinnamon aroma, and delicate snowflake shapes together for a holiday treat that tastes as enchanting as it looks.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Mix Your Magic: Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating gently.
- Combine & Chill: Stir dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 mins.
- Roll & Cut: Roll dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Use snowflake cutters for that winter wonderland vibe.
- Bake to Brilliance: Place cutouts on lined baking sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 mins until edges turn golden.
- Cool & Decorate: Let cookies cool fully. Dust with cinnamon-sugar or add edible glitter if you’re feeling extra fancy.
Pro Tips (Because You’re Fancy Like That)
- Add a hint of espresso powder to the filling for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Try a dark chocolate crust for a richer, bolder base.
- Serve with whipped cream sprinkled with cocoa nibs for added crunch.
Allergy Alert & Alternatives
- These cookies contain wheat, dairy, and eggs. To make them inclusive, consider a plant-based butter and flax egg substitution.
- Need gluten-free? Use your favorite GF flour blend. The holiday spirit embraces all dietary tweaks—just don’t lose that cinnamon charm.
Storing the Holiday Magic
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week—if they last that long!
- If you want to plan ahead (or you’re hoarding them for yourself), freeze the baked cookies in a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temp when that cinnamon craving hits you like a rogue snowball.
A Snowy Encore
You started with flour, butter, sugar, and a dash of cinnamon. Now you’ve got Cinnamon Sugar Snowflake Cookies that taste like a choir of sugarplums harmonizing on your tongue. These cookies aren’t just festive—they’re a statement piece for your holiday spread, a sweet memento of cozy afternoons and twinkling lights.
So what’s next? Don your apron, channel your inner sugar elf, and watch a batch of these cookies vanish faster than a snowflake on a warm windowsill. Drop a comment below to share your baking triumph, and spread the holiday cheer by sending this recipe to friends who need a little sweet sparkle in their lives. Because when life gives you winter, bake cookies that make it taste like a wonderland.
