Edible Snowflake Tortilla Cookies: Festive Holiday Delights

Tortilla Snowflake Cookies or Decorations

Overview:

These delightful Tortilla Snowflake Cookies or Decorations are reminiscent of delicate paper snowflakes, but with a delicious twist—they’re edible! Perfect for winter gatherings or Christmas celebrations, these treats are easy to make and will impress your guests with their intricate designs. Adapted from a recipe featured in a 2000 issue of Woman’s Day magazine, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your holiday baking repertoire.

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per Serving: 202.8
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Winter, Christmas, Sweet, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy

Ingredients:

8 flour tortillas
1/4 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
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Prepare Baking Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Soften Tortillas: Take one tortilla at a time and place it between two slightly damp paper towels. Microwave on HIGH for about 20 seconds to soften.
Fold Tortillas: Fold each tortilla in half, then fold in half again to form a triangle.
Cut Out Designs: Using small, sharp scissors, carefully cut out holes from the folded tortilla, similar to cutting a paper snowflake. Be sure not to cut along the fold lines to prevent the tortilla from falling apart when unfolded.
Unfold Tortillas: Carefully unfold the tortillas to reveal their intricate designs.
Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the unfolded tortillas on the prepared baking sheets.
Brush with Butter: Lightly brush each side of the tortillas with melted butter, ensuring they are evenly coated. You may not need to use all of the butter.
Bake: Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Then, flip them over and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp.
Prepare Dusting Station: While the tortillas are baking, prepare a dusting station by placing a sheet of wax paper on the counter and topping it with a wire rack. Fill a sifter with powdered sugar.
Dust with Powdered Sugar: As soon as the tortillas are done baking, transfer them to the wire rack and immediately dust them with powdered sugar to coat evenly.
Cool and Dust Again: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the wire rack. Once cooled, dust them again with powdered sugar just before serving.
Optional Decoration: For an added touch, you can tie a ribbon through one of the holes in the cookies to hang them decoratively.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve these Tortilla Snowflake Cookies or Decorations as a festive dessert at winter parties, holiday gatherings, or as sweet treats for Christmas celebrations. They also make charming decorations when hung with ribbon.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 202.8
Fat: 8.1g
Saturated Fat: 4.2g
Cholesterol: 15.2mg
Sodium: 231.8mg
Carbohydrates: 30.4g
Fiber: 0.9g
Sugar: 15.3g
Protein: 2.5g

Notes:

Be careful not to overbake the tortillas, as they can quickly go from golden to burnt.
Feel free to get creative with the designs when cutting out the snowflake shapes.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days.