Serves 2
with festive decorations | 12 Cookies
These adorable snowman sugar cookies—complete with candy scarves and carrot confetti noses—are bound to add a festive twist to your holiday table. Packed with the tools and decorations you need, this kit makes a great activity for kiddos and adults alike! (Note: Eggs and unsalted butter not included.) *Nutrition values are representative of 1 cookie as prepared.*
Take out 1 stick of butter and 1 egg from your refrigerator; let butter soften to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix with 4 tablespoons of butter and egg. Stir with a spatula until a ball of dough forms. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Roll out cookie dough: Sprinkle a heavy dusting of flour over the work surface. Place the cookie dough on the prepared surface and generously sprinkle more flour on top of the dough. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to ⅛ inch thick, lifting it up and rotating it occasionally to avoid sticking. Add more flour if the dough starts to stick to the work surface or rolling pin. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper provided.
Cut out snowman cookies: Use the snowman cutter to cut 12-14 shapes from the dough. Carefully transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheet 1 inch apart. Gather the dough scraps and re-roll using the same method as in Step 2, then transfer those cookies to the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly brown at the edges. Remove from the oven and cool completely on the baking sheet.
Make frosting: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the remaining 4 tablespoons of softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, and 1 tablespoon of milk or water. Mix until light and fluffy. Add more liquid if you’d like a thinner frosting for decorating.
Decorate cookies: Using a butter knife, smooth a thin layer of frosting over the cookies. Decorate with sprinkles, sanding sugar, and Twizzlers to make a face, a festive hat, and a cozy winter scarf!
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