Melting Snowman Cookies
Adorable and whimsical cookies decorated to resemble melting snowmen, perfect for holiday celebrations!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Electric Mixer
- Disposable Decorating Bags
- Couplers
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 3 tablespoons Butter Melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 cup Powdered Confectioners Sugar For dough
- 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Powdered Confectioners Sugar For icing
- 2 tablespoons Milk For icing
- 4 teaspoons Light Corn Syrup For icing
- As needed Food Coloring Black, brown, orange, white, and any other colors for decoration
- As needed Sprinkles Festive colors
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie dough by mixing vegetable oil, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Add salt and baking powder, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Slowly incorporate all-purpose flour until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thickness and cut into round shapes.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack before decorating.
- Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and light corn syrup until smooth.
- Divide and color the icing as desired for decoration.
- Once the cookies are cool, dip or pipe icing onto the cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
- Allow the icing to dry completely before serving or storing.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.