Edible Snowflakes

Sweet Snowflakes: A Cozy Winter Craft & Treat

Winter brings chilly weather, snowy days, and the perfect excuse to create warm memories indoors. One of our favorite ways to celebrate the season is with a fun, edible craft that’s just as tasty as it is creative — Sweet Snowflakes!

Let’s turn ordinary kitchen ingredients into a delightful winter activity the whole family will love.

 What Are Sweet Snowflakes?

Sweet Snowflakes are edible versions of the classic paper snowflake. Instead of cutting them from paper, you make them from tortilla wraps — sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar, bake until crispy, and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar. They’re perfect to snack on during cozy winter afternoons and pair wonderfully with hot cocoa.

Why You’ll Love This Activity

This project is:

• Easy to make — simple ingredients and basic steps.

• Kid-friendly — kids who are comfortable with scissors and baking can help.

• Creative & edible — a craft and a treat in one!

It’s also a fun way to bring classic paper snowflakes — that stand at the heart of winter creativity — to life in a delicious form.

Serve Edible Snowflakes with hot cocoa for a fun winter party. Here are some fun snowflake paper goods.

This hanging this snow flake decor will also add a fun touch to the activity.

You will need:

• Wraps (we used small size)
• Cinnamon and sugar 
• Confectioner’s sugar shaker
• Confectioner’s sugar
• Cooking spray
• Kitchen shears

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut wrap as you would a paper snowflake, using kitchen shears.
3. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
4. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
5. Turn over and repeat on the other side.
6. Bake 8-12 minutes till crispy.
7. Allow to cool and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.

This article originally appeared in Family First

Photo by Hudi Greenberger