Description
Snowman Cookies are an enchanting holiday treat that captures the whimsy of winter in every bite. Soft, chewy, and topped with sweet royal icing, these delightful cookies are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family baking sessions. With a simple recipe that transforms everyday ingredients into edible masterpieces, you can easily create a batch of these charming snowmen that will spread joy and cheer throughout the season. Bake up some nostalgia and enjoy the warm aroma filling your home as you decorate these delightful cookies together!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Royal icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on the sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, decorate with royal icing to create snowman faces and accessories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg