Just wait until you have a bite of these awesome Snowman Cookies that are made from Christmas gingerbread! If there is any dessert that is going to get you in the mood for the holidays, it’s this one!
These festive and adorable snowman cookies are really fun to decorate . It would be a really cool family tradition to have these cookies be what you bake up and make every single year!
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Snowman Cookies
It’d be a shame if I didn’t point out
So, just think of these easy snowman cookies as a cross between a snowman, Mickey Mouse, and pure deliciousness.
Now that we can all agree that they’re so good and need to be made, let’s get down to making that happen as soon as possible!
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How do you decorate Christmas Cookies?
Every Christmas Cookie is different, but I can tell you that decorating them is always fun! You’ll find out the step-by-step directions for decorating these cookies below!
If you’re looking for some general tips on how to decorate Christmas Cookies, just know that you need to remember to be creative and not strive for perfection. There’s a difference between a professional baker and someone at home having fun and I think that it’s important to keep that in mind during the holiday season.
Do you want to build a snowman snack?
I couldn’t resist asking this. If you’re a Frozen fan, you totally get the reference. And while these snowman cookies are great for the Christmas holiday, they’re also perfect timing for the new Frozen movie being released as well.
If you’re looking for a fun and simple snowman snack, you seriously can’t go wrong with this treat.
Do you decorate sugar cookies before baking?
You actually don’t. While you might be tempted to, don’t do it! The best way to decorate sugar cookies is to bake them and then let them cool down completely.
Otherwise, if you do it any other way, the cookies will be too hot and all that hard work that you’ve done is just going to melt away.
What are ways to share these cookies with others?
The holiday season is also the season of giving so baking up some delicious homemade cookies and sharing with all your friends is never a bad idea.
One way to accomplish this is to make up several batches of these cookies and decorate them as they cool. You can then add several to a nice holiday baggie or decorative tin and hand deliver them to the ones that you love.
If you’re wanting to really play up these cookies, why not have your family and friends over to your house and make them together? That way everyone will have a chance to decorate their own cookie and it is certain to make for a really fun experience for all. Then, the ones that they decorate, they get to take home and enjoy!
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How to make Snowman Cookies
Even though I’m a little obsessed with these easy snowman cookies, I have a feeling you’re going to be as well! Just gather up your ingredients and get ready to get started.
Ingredients needed to make these Christmas Cookies
- 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1/2 C molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 C cold water
- 3 1/2 C flour
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Mickey Mouse Snowman Cookie Cutter
Icing Directions
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 C powder sugar
- 1 disposable piping bags fitted with a number 2 tip
- 1 Squeeze bottle
- 1 Jar of Wilton Holly Decorations
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Recipe to make these easy Snowman Cookies
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and using parchment paper to line your cookie sheet.
Next, beat together the butter, sugar, egg, and molasses. Following that, add in your water and mix until combined.
Grab a large bowl and combine the flour and spices. Slowly mix in the other dry ingredients.
Next, roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick.
Take your favorite gingerbread cookie cutter and cut out the cookies.
Pop them in the oven for 10 minutes and let them cool off completely.
To make the icing, mix together the cream of tarter, egg whites, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Keep mixing until you notice stiff peaks forming.
Then, scoop about 1/4 cup of the icing into the piping bag.
With the remaining icing, mix in 2 tablespoons of water to thin it out a bit. Pour that icing into a squeeze bottle and have fun decorating your cookies.
Let the icing dry for an hour before eating.
Gingerbread Snowman Cookies
You're going to love the taste of these easy snowman cookies!
Ingredients
- 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1/2 C molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 C cold water
- 3 1/2 C flour
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Mickey Mouse Snowman Cookie Cutter
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 C powder sugar
- 1 disposable piping bag fitted with a number 2 tip
- 1 Squeeze bottle
- 1 Jar of Wilton Holly Decorations
Instructions
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and using parchment paper to line your cookie sheet.
Next, beat together the butter, sugar, egg, and molasses. Following that, add in your water and mix it until combined.
Grab a large bowl and combine the flour and spices. Slowly mix in the other dry ingredients.
Next, roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface until it's about 1/4 inch thick.
Take your favorite gingerbread cookie cutter and cut out the cookies.
Pop them in the oven for 10 minutes and let them cool off completely.
To make the icing, mix together the cream of tartar, egg whites, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Keep mixing until you notice stiff peaks forming.
Then, scoop about 1/4 cup of the icing into the piping bag.
With the remaining icing, mix in 2 tablespoons of water to thin it out a bit. Pour that icing into a squeeze bottle and have fun decorating your cookies.
Let the icing dry for an hour before eating.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 491Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 36mgSodium 91mgCarbohydrates 99gFiber 1gSugar 70gProtein 5g
Farah Zeb is a mother of five, including two children with special needs. She shares practical parenting tips and resources to help other families navigate daily challenges and create supportive, nurturing environments.
