Description
A fun and whimsical holiday treat featuring a soft sugar cookie base topped with a puddle of white icing and a charming, melting snowman decoration.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Assorted decorations: orange sprinkles for noses, mini chocolate chips for eyes, and small candies for buttons
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup until smooth. The icing should be thick but pourable.
- Spoon a large puddle of icing onto each cooled cookie. While the icing is still wet, use the assorted candies to create a melted snowman face and buttons in the icing. Let the icing set completely before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.