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Snow Globe Cookies

Snow Globe Cookies That Spark Joy This Holiday Season

Delight in these Snow Globe Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings with their sweet flavors and festive decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs Can use flax egg for vegan option
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Consider gluten-free as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder No substitutes advised
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Almond extract can also be used
Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Simple syrup can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon gel food color Natural food dyes are healthier options
Decorations
  • to taste non-pareils For decoration
  • to taste sugar crystals Consider using edible glitter

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Cookie Cutter
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour and baking powder until a sticky dough forms.
Chill Dough
  1. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Cut Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Cut shapes with a snow globe cookie cutter and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Bake Cookies
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool completely on a wire rack.
Glaze Preparation
  1. Combine powdered sugar with enough milk to achieve a smooth consistency, then separate and color as desired.
Decorate Cookies
  1. Outline the edges with icing, fill in centers, and sprinkle decorations on top.
  2. Allow to dry for about 4 hours.
Fondant Decorations
  1. Cut out small shapes from rolled fondant and attach to cookies with additional glaze.
Finish Drying
  1. Leave cookies to dry overnight to ensure the glaze hardens properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness; they last up to one week at room temperature.

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