Snowflake Cookies

Recipe View In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy (approximately 3-5 minutes).

Recipe View Beat in one egg until fully incorporated, then add the remaining eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined (about 1-2 minutes).

Recipe View Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix (about 2-3 minutes).

Recipe View Form the dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours (1 hour + chilling).

Recipe View When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of approximately 1/8 inch.

Recipe View Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters (or any desired shapes) to cut out the cookies. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Recipe View Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheets before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, decorate as desired.