Get ready to bring a touch of whimsy to your holiday baking with our delightful Melting Snowmen Sugar Cookies! These adorable treats not only taste heavenly but also make for the perfect festive centerpiece at any gathering. Imagine the smiles on your guests' faces as they indulge in these charming cookies, complete with drippy icing and playful candy decorations. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to spark joy and creativity in your kitchen. Don't miss out on the chance to create these delightful snowmen that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 42 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups of white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Decorative icing and candy for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and have a nice golden color.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents throughout the flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and white sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and continue mixing until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once the cookies have cooled, use decorative icing to create the "melting snowman" effect. Pipe a small amount of icing on each cookie to create a snowman shape, allowing the icing to drip slightly over the edges.
- For decoration, use candy such as chocolate chips for eyes, small orange candies for noses, and any other colorful candies to create scarves or buttons on your snowmen.
- Allow the icing to set for a few minutes before serving or packaging your Melting Snowmen Sugar Cookies. Enjoy your festive treats!
Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a fluffier cookie texture. This step is crucial for achieving that light and airy consistency.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the dry and wet ingredients, mix just until they are incorporated. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so be gentle!
- Spacing is Key: When placing the cookie dough on the baking sheet, ensure they are spaced about 2 inches apart. This allows them to spread without merging into each other during baking.
- Watch the Bake Time: Keep a close eye on your cookies as they bake. They should be lightly golden around the edges but may look slightly underbaked in the center—this is perfect as they will continue to firm up while cooling.
- Get Creative with Decorations: Use a variety of candies for decorating your snowmen. Chocolate chips for eyes, orange candies for noses, and colorful sprinkles or mini marshmallows for scarves will add a festive touch!
- Let Icing Set: After decorating, allow the icing to set for a few minutes before serving to ensure it holds its shape and doesn’t smudge.
- Store Properly: If you have leftovers (though they may disappear quickly!), store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh.With these tips in mind, you're all set to create your own batch of Melting Snowmen Sugar Cookies that will impress family and friends alike!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 415kcal
Carbohydrates: 43g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 49mg
