What is the best way to achieve a smooth dough?

Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy before adding egg and vanilla. Gently mix in flour and salt to avoid overworking.

How thick should the dough be rolled out?

Roll the chilled dough to about 5 mm thickness for even baking and crisp edges.

Yes, finely grated lemon or orange zest added to the dough provides a refreshing citrus note.

Royal icing, colored sprinkles, edible glitter, and gold or silver pearls beautifully enhance their festive appearance.

Store in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain texture and flavor.

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

These biscuits remind me of warm holiday afternoons spent baking with family.

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.

My family cherishes the tradition of decorating these biscuits together every Christmas Eve.

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.

Per biscuit: Calories 70, Total Fat 3.5 g, Carbohydrates 9 g, Protein 1 g

These biscuits are a delightful treat that brings holiday joy in every bite.

→ What is the best way to achieve a smooth dough?: Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy before adding egg and vanilla. Gently mix in flour and salt to avoid overworking.
→ How thick should the dough be rolled out?: Roll the chilled dough to about 5 mm thickness for even baking and crisp edges.
→ Can I add flavors to the biscuits dough?: Yes, finely grated lemon or orange zest added to the dough provides a refreshing citrus note.
→ What decorations work best for these biscuits?: Royal icing, colored sprinkles, edible glitter, and gold or silver pearls beautifully enhance their festive appearance.
→ How should the biscuits be stored to preserve freshness?: Store in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain texture and flavor.