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:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
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Prepare Baking Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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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.
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Fold Tortillas: Fold each tortilla in half, then fold in half again to form a triangle.
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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.
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Unfold Tortillas: Carefully unfold the tortillas to reveal their intricate designs.
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Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the unfolded tortillas on the prepared baking sheets.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.