What ingredient gives these biscuits their buttery flavor?

Unsalted butter is creamed with powdered sugar to provide the rich, buttery base that defines the flavor and tenderness of these biscuits.

How do I keep the dough from sticking when rolling out?

Lightly flour your rolling surface and rolling pin. Chilling the dough for at least an hour helps firm it up for easier handling and cutting.

Yes, finely grated lemon or orange zest can be incorporated for a refreshing citrus twist that enhances the buttery richness.

Use royal icing to glaze the cookies once cooled, then add colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or silver and gold pearls for festive elegance.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. They remain fresh and crisp for up to one week.

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

These biscuits bring back fond memories of joyful family holidays filled with laughter and sweet treats.

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:: 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) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6:: Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5 mm thickness.
Step 7:: Using angel-shaped cookie cutters cut out biscuits and place on prepared baking sheets.
Step 8:: Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are just golden then remove and cool completely on racks.
Step 9:: Decorate with royal icing sprinkles pearls or edible glitter as desired and allow icing to set.

Making these biscuits always brings the family together around the kitchen table sharing stories and smiles.

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: 70 calories, 3.5 g total fat, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein.

These delicate angel biscuits are sure to delight your guests and become a festive tradition.

→ What ingredient gives these biscuits their buttery flavor?: Unsalted butter is creamed with powdered sugar to provide the rich, buttery base that defines the flavor and tenderness of these biscuits.
→ How do I keep the dough from sticking when rolling out?: Lightly flour your rolling surface and rolling pin. Chilling the dough for at least an hour helps firm it up for easier handling and cutting.
→ Can I add any flavor variations to the dough?: Yes, finely grated lemon or orange zest can be incorporated for a refreshing citrus twist that enhances the buttery richness.
→ What is the best way to decorate these angel shapes?: Use royal icing to glaze the cookies once cooled, then add colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or silver and gold pearls for festive elegance.
→ How should I store the biscuits to maintain freshness?: Store in an airtight container at room temperature. They remain fresh and crisp for up to one week.