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Adorable Snowman Cookies

Adorable Snowman Cookies: Easy Holiday Treats for Everyone

Delightful Adorable Snowman Cookies bring joy to your holiday gatherings with their customizable toppings and butteriness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or margarine for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust for less sweetness if desired
  • 2 Eggs or use flaxseed meal mixture for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract as a substitute
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 2 cups Confectioner’s Sugar for glaze
  • Water to adjust glaze consistency
  • Red Food Colorant gel for stronger hue
  • Coconut Flakes or edible glitter for decoration
  • Black Food Coloring Pencil or chocolate chips for facial details

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • cookie cutters
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cookie Preparation Steps
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  3. Gradually stir in flour until smooth and cohesive.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. Cut out circles for the bodies and heads, then arrange them on lined baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  8. Mix confectioner’s sugar with enough water to create a glaze, add red food color.
  9. Dip larger cookies into the glaze, sprinkle with coconut flakes, and stack smaller cookies on top.
  10. Use a black food coloring pencil to add eyes and smiles, or use chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough well to prevent spreading during baking. Customize your decorations to make each cookie unique.

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