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Snowman Cookies

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 snowman cookies
  • Category: Dessert, Holiday
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These adorable snowman cookies are soft, buttery sugar cookies decorated with icing and candies to create a cute winter treat. Perfect for holiday baking!


Ingredients

For the Cookies:
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)

For the Icing & Decorations:

 

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 2-3 tbsp milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Mini chocolate chips (for eyes and buttons)

  • Orange M&M’s or small candy-coated chocolates (for noses)

  • Black decorating gel or melted chocolate (for smiles)


Instructions

  • Prepare the cookie dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) and mix until combined.

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.

  • Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  • Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut out circles in three different sizes (small, medium, large) for each snowman.

  • Arrange three circles per cookie on a baking sheet, slightly overlapping to form a snowman shape. Gently press where they touch to seal.

  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.

  • Make the icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust thickness if needed.

  • Decorate: Spread icing over each cookie and let it set slightly. Add mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, an orange M&M for the nose, and use black gel or melted chocolate to draw a smile.

 

  • Allow icing to set completely before serving.


Notes

  • If you don’t want to stack cookie dough circles, bake round cookies separately and “glue” them together with icing.

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

 

  • Use royal icing for a firmer decoration that holds up longer.