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Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies: 10 Festive Joyful Bites

Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies
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Create adorable melting snowman sugar cookies for a festive holiday treat. These fun cookies are perfect for Christmas celebrations and bring a touch of whimsy to your baking.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Decoration: White royal icing, black edible marker, orange edible marker, red edible marker

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Cut out snowman shapes using a cookie cutter. For a melting effect, you can slightly distort some shapes or use a knife to create a dripping look.
  9. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cookies are completely cool, decorate them with white royal icing to resemble a melting snowman.
  13. Use black edible markers for eyes and buttons, and orange for the carrot nose. Add red details for a scarf or rosy cheeks if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter is truly softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough after adding the flour, as this can result in tough cookies.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial for easy handling and to prevent cookies from spreading too much while baking.
  • Royal icing dries hard, making it ideal for detailed decorating.

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