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Frosted Snowflake Sugar Cookies

December 18, 2013 by Audra 17 Comments

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I know that New Years resolutions aren’t meant to begin for a solid two weeks, but since I could have a baby anytime after that- I figure there is no harm in getting a head start right? I’ve been wanting to try making cut out sugar cookies decorated with royal icing for ages, but I’ve always chickened out a bit. I guess you could say I was convinced that I would end up wasting all my time on something that would inevitably end up as a failure so I didn’t bother even trying. I’m still pretty intimated by the process so for these cookies I skipped the outline/flooding step and just used the royal icing to pipe designs on the cookies.

It still took me a few tries to get used to the piping bag and to feel like I had control of it, but I got there eventually. I was also a bit intimated by making royal icing but now that I’ve done it a couple times I really feel like that is easy as pie as well. Next time- I’ll be outlining and flooding these babies like a pro! It sure feels good to (partially) check something off the list you know?

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I didn’t change up these recipes from Bake at 350 so I am just going to link you there to check out Bridget’s advice and tutorial on the subject. Cookie Recipe here, and Royal Icing Recipe here. I have to point out that this cookie recipe is really really good. They are soft and super flavorful. I have made them a few times now, and like to use all vanilla extract since I’m not so into almond- but either works.   (I like to freeze the cut-out cookies on the sheet for at least 10 minutes before baking. Otherwise- for me, the shapes tended to puff too much.) I used gel color to tint the icing blue, candy pearls and a little sanding sugar. These were a fun and rewarding holiday baking project and I can’t wait until my next go at it- I hope you don’t mind following along my journey! :)

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  1. Elisa @ Insalata di Sillabe says

    December 18, 2013 at 7:32 am

    I’ve always felt the same about frosted cookies: I love them but I’m definitely too intimidated by the whole process to actually try and make them myself!
    But you totally encouraged me with your experience so I think I’ll have to be brave and give them a go…maybe they won’t turn out too bad, after all!

    xo, Elisa

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  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 18, 2013 at 7:49 am

    soo pretty, great job Audra!!

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  3. Coco in the Kitchen says

    December 18, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I like your pre-bake freezing tactic.
    Lovely cookies. Very pretty. xo

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  4. Chelsey Patti says

    December 18, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    These are so pretty Audra! You are so talented.

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  5. Katrina @ WVS says

    December 18, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    These are so pretty!! Lovely for the holidays!

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  6. Bryn says

    December 18, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    I’ve wanted to try these cookies for quite some time, but keep going back to the standby recipe. How do the cookies taste? Is the texture chewy, soft, crunchy????

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    • Audra says

      December 19, 2013 at 12:31 am

      Bryn they are excellent. Super soft and full of flavor. I’ve made them with vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste which is also so good!

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  7. bridget {bake at 350} says

    December 18, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    These are SO cute! Love them!!!

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    • Audra says

      December 19, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks Bridget- I really appreciate the inspiration! :)

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  8. Annie @ Annie's City Kitchen says

    December 18, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    I’m totally the same way about royal icing. I had a total fail once and i’ve been too scared to try since! Maybe 2014 is the year to try.

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    • Audra says

      December 19, 2013 at 12:31 am

      You can do it!! :)

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  9. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    December 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Audra, I can’t believe this was your first experience with royal icing! These cookies are flawless!! Happy holidays to you and your family!

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    • Audra says

      December 19, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks so much Georgia! I hope you enjoy your Holidays as well and that you are feeling good these days! xo

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  10. Sandy says

    December 20, 2013 at 9:59 am

    Hi Audra -You read my mind! I’ve been thinking about trying royal icing for years and was set to finally try it this week. Your post gave me the little added push I needed! Thanks.

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  11. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    December 20, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    Icing cookies intimidates me too. These may be simple, but they are still so pretty!

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  12. Sarah @ Sarah's Bake Studio says

    December 22, 2013 at 8:32 am

    I love frosted sugar cookies. They are one of my absolute favorites. I am not new to decorating sugar cookies, however, I am also not a pro. It is on my bucket list to “perfect my sugar cookie”. It has been there for sometime as cookie decorating is an art form I have yet to have a lot of time for.

    Your cookies turned out great looking! I am going to check out the cookie recipe too!

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  13. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    January 2, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Really beautiful cookies!

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