Snowman Sugar Cookies

ByDeShawn Ellis
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Why Make This Recipe

Snowman sugar cookies are not just delicious; they are fun to make and perfect for the holiday season! These delightful treats bring joy and creativity into your kitchen. With their cheerful snowman designs, they are excellent for holiday parties, gifts, or just a sweet family activity. Every bite offers a buttery flavor, and the fun decorations make them appealing to both kids and adults.

How to Make Snowman Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • Water or milk (for frosting)
  • Decorative items (like candies or icing for decoration)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until it is smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball slightly.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool on wire racks.
  8. Once cooled, prepare the frosting by mixing confectioners’ sugar with water or milk to achieve the desired consistency.
  9. Decorate cooled cookies with frosting and additional decorative items to create snowman designs.

How to Serve Snowman Sugar Cookies

Serve these cookies on a festive platter, especially during holiday gatherings. You can arrange them creatively to look like a snowy village or place them in a decorative jar as a gift. They pair wonderfully with a cup of hot cocoa or warm milk, making them a delightful treat for both kids and adults.

How to Store Snowman Sugar Cookies

To keep your snowman sugar cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last for about a week. If you plan to keep them longer, you can freeze the unbaked cookie dough or the decorated cookies in a freezer-safe bag. Just thaw before enjoying!

Tips to Make Snowman Sugar Cookies

  • Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Use different decorative items like chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, or colored icing to create unique snowman faces.
  • If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before rolling.

Variation

For a different flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough. You can also switch up the extracts—use peppermint extract for a refreshing twist!

FAQs

1. Can I use cookie cutters instead of rolling into balls?
Yes! You can roll out the dough and use snowman-shaped cookie cutters to create fun shapes.

2. How can I make the frosting colored?
You can add food coloring to the frosting mixture to create different shades for your decorations.

3. Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare the dough in advance, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate it for up to three days before baking.

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Snowman Sugar Cookies

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Delightful snowman sugar cookies perfect for holiday parties and family activities.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • Water or milk (for frosting)
  • Decorative items (like candies or icing for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball slightly.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool on wire racks.
  8. Once cooled, prepare the frosting by mixing confectioners’ sugar with water or milk to achieve the desired consistency.
  9. Decorate cooled cookies with frosting and additional decorative items to create snowman designs.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Decorate with various items for unique designs.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cookies, sugar cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, snowman cookies

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Hey, I’m DeShawn Ellis—friends call me D. I’m 42 years old, born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, and now I’m holding it down in Atlanta, Georgia, where I run a soul food kitchen that’s as much about storytelling as it is about the food. Cooking isn’t just what I do it’s who I am. It’s how I honor where I come from, and how I speak love into the world.

My earliest memories are in my grandma’s kitchen barefoot on a step stool, stirring roux while she told me stories about her own mama, who used to cook for church fish fries back in the ’50s. That kitchen was my school. That woman was my first chef. She never measured a thing, but everything came out perfect. She taught me that food could heal, could gather people, could celebrate and comfort at the same time.

I didn’t come up through culinary school I came up through Sunday dinners, community cookouts, and elbow grease. I worked every back-of-house job you can think of, from janitor to pitmaster. Over time, I built my own rhythm in the kitchen deeply rooted in Southern Black tradition but open to everything. My oxtails have a splash of Caribbean heat. My collards might get kissed with smoked paprika and a dash of coconut vinegar. And yeah, I’ll put Cajun spice on anything that holds still long enough.

What drives me most is making food that feels like a hug from home. I want folks to taste a dish and remember their auntie's kitchen, or a summer evening on the porch, or that one bite that made them feel seen. But I also want to evolve because our food, our culture, is not stuck in the past. It’s growing, remixing, finding new voices. I’m proud to be one of them.

I cook for people who love food with a story behind it. You don’t need fancy tools or a French accent to make magic you just need heart, hustle, and a little bit of fire. If you’ve ever cooked with love, failed with style, or fed someone just to see them smile, then we’re already family.

Welcome to my kitchen. Let’s build something beautiful one bite at a time.

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