Snowman Cookies: Fun Christmas Treats to Make

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Royal icing (white, black, and various colors for decorating)
• Edible decorations: candy eyes, mini chocolate chips, colored sprinkles
• (Calories: Approximately 150 kcal per snowman cookie)

Cooking Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use snowman-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
6. Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. Allow the cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
8. Prepare royal icing in white and various colors.
9. Decorate the snowman cookies with royal icing, creating snowman faces, scarves, hats, and other festive details.
10. Add edible decorations such as candy eyes, mini chocolate chips, and colored sprinkles to bring the snowmen to life.
11. Let the icing set before serving or packaging as festive gifts.
12. Share these Snowman Cookies with loved ones, and witness the joy they bring as each person enjoys a delicious piece of edible holiday art.
13. Embrace the holiday spirit and creativity with these charming Snowman Cookies—a delightful treat that captures the essence of Christmas fun!