Biscuits Anges de Noël (Printable)

Soft, buttery angel-shaped biscuits with vanilla and decorative glaze for festive moments.

# What you need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - ¾ cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 pinch salt

→ Decoration

07 - ¾ cup royal icing or icing sugar (for glazing)
08 - Edible gold or silver pearls (optional)
09 - Colored sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
02 - Beat in the egg and pure vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
03 - Sift flour and salt into the bowl, then mix gently until a smooth dough forms.
04 - Shape the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough to approximately 0.2 inches thickness.
07 - Using angel-shaped cookie cutters, cut out biscuits and arrange them on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove and cool completely on racks.
09 - Once cooled, decorate with royal icing and optional sprinkles, pearls, or edible glitter. Allow icing to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday celebrations
  • Great for gifting
02 -
  • For a citrus twist, add finely grated zest of 1 lemon or orange to the dough.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
03 -
  • Chill the dough thoroughly to avoid spreading during baking.
  • Use parchment paper to ensure easy removal of biscuits after baking.
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