What ingredients give these biscuits their buttery flavor?

Softened unsalted butter combined with powdered sugar creates a rich, creamy base that defines the buttery taste of these biscuits.

How do I get crisp but tender biscuits?

Chilling the dough before rolling helps control texture, while baking until just golden ensures a crisp yet tender biscuit.

Yes, finely grated lemon or orange zest can be added to the dough to brighten the flavor and add a fresh citrus note.

After cooling, use royal icing for glazing and adorn with colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold and silver pearls for a festive look.

Keep the biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to one week.

Delicate, buttery Christmas cookies shaped like angels, perfect for holiday celebrations and gifting.

This recipe has become a family favorite every Christmas, bringing warmth and joy to our baking traditions.

Dough: 250 g all-purpose flour 125 g unsalted butter, softened 100 g powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 pinch salt
Decoration: 100 g royal icing or icing sugar (for glazing) Edible gold or silver pearls (optional) Colored sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)

Step 1:: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2:: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 3:: Sift in the flour and salt, then mix gently until a smooth dough forms.
Step 4:: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 5:: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6:: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 5 mm thickness.
Step 7:: Using angel-shaped cookie cutters, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 8:: Bake for 8 10 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely on racks.
Step 9:: Once cooled, decorate with royal icing and sprinkles, pearls, or edible glitter as desired. Allow icing to set before serving or storing.

These cookies make beautiful edible gifts for the holiday season, creating special moments with loved ones.

Mixing bowls Electric mixer or whisk Rolling pin Angel-shaped cookie cutters Baking sheets Parchment paper Cooling rack

Contains wheat (gluten) egg and dairy (butter) Decorations may contain additional allergens check labels carefully

Calories 70 Total Fat 3.5 g Carbohydrates 9 g Protein 1 g per biscuit

Enjoy these angel biscuits fresh or store properly to keep them crisp and delicious throughout the holiday season.

→ What ingredients give these biscuits their buttery flavor?: Softened unsalted butter combined with powdered sugar creates a rich, creamy base that defines the buttery taste of these biscuits.
→ How do I get crisp but tender biscuits?: Chilling the dough before rolling helps control texture, while baking until just golden ensures a crisp yet tender biscuit.
→ Can I add a citrus touch to these biscuits?: Yes, finely grated lemon or orange zest can be added to the dough to brighten the flavor and add a fresh citrus note.
→ What’s the best way to decorate the biscuits?: After cooling, use royal icing for glazing and adorn with colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold and silver pearls for a festive look.
→ How should I store these biscuits to keep them fresh?: Keep the biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to one week.