For Noble Park resident Laila, Christmas is more than a season—it’s a time for love, family, and the joy of baking. Every year, her kitchen comes alive with the scent of her mother’s cherished 4-ingredient cookie recipe: a timeless blend of butter, sugar, cornflour, and vanilla.
This treasured recipe has been passed down through generations, creating countless holiday memories. Today, Laila’s incredible family—15 kids, 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren—eagerly await these festive treats, baked with love and nostalgia.
Ready to make your Christmas even sweeter? Try Laila’s recipe below and create delicious memories with your own loved ones! 🎄🍪
Christmas Snowflake Cookies
Ingredients
200 gms cornflour
90 gms icing sugar
10 gms vanilla
100 gms flour
200 gms of butter or vegan butter
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. If the dough is too soft, place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 180 C or (350 F)
Shape dough into 1″ balls. Flatten each ball with a fork.
Bake on a cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes until the bottoms lightly browned. The cookie itself should stay pale.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool, once cooled dust with icing sugar.
