Snowman Sugar Cookies with Frosting
Transform your holiday baking into a whimsical winter wonderland with these Snowman Sugar Cookies with Frosting! These adorable, buttery sugar cookies are cut into charming snowman shapes and adorned with velvety homemade frosting. Mini chocolate chips create cheerful faces and buttons, while bright orange candy pieces add a playful carrot nose touch. The soft, tender cookies are made with simple pantry staples and come together with just 20 minutes of prep time, making them perfect for festive family fun. Ideal as a treat to share or a holiday gift, these frosted snowman cookies promise to be the star of your celebration. Plus, they’re customizable with optional food coloring to bring your frosty creations to life!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 count large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- food coloring (optional, for decoration)
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips (for eyes and buttons)
- 12 count orange candy pieces (for noses)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use round cookie cutters in two sizes (one large and one smaller) to create a snowman shape by attaching two circles together.
Transfer the snowman shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
To make the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If desired, separate into bowls and add food coloring.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies to decorate the snowmen. Use mini chocolate chips for the eyes and buttons, and orange candy pieces for the noses.
Let the frosting set for about 30 minutes before serving or storing.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 232.9 g | 299% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.1 g | 720% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 707 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 1802 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 821.4 g | 299% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 549.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 886 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
