Snow Globe Cookies
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Snow Globe Cookies
Description
Snow Globe Cookies begin with a soft sugar cookie dough, made from flour, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. The dough is chilled to improve handling and rolled out for cutting into rounds slightly larger than the plastic domes used for decoration. The frosting is a smooth blend of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk that spreads easily over cooled cookies, providing a thick, creamy layer. Once frosted, the cookies are decorated by placing 3D edible Christmas figures under clear plastic domes and surrounding them with shredded coconut or edible glitter to mimic falling snow. This creates a unique visual effect resembling miniature snow globes.
The cookies have a tender yet firm texture from the sugar cookie base, complemented by the rich, sweet frosting. The overall experience combines bite-sized sweetness with festive visual appeal, making them suitable for holiday gatherings or as seasonal gifts. The use of readily available ingredients and simple assembly steps allows cooks to create an impressive and thematic dessert without requiring advanced baking techniques.
Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll and cut, while letting frosting come to room temperature before spreading ensures smooth application. Using round cutters slightly larger than the domes guarantees a good fit. Varied holiday-themed decorations can be used for personalizing the cookies. Clear instructions in the notes emphasize practical tips for assembling and presenting the cookies effectively.
Ingredients
For the sugar cookies
- 4 cups all-purpose flour 475g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter 227g, at room temperature, unsalted
- 1 cup sugar 200g, granulated white
- 2 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the snow frosting
- ⅓ cup butter 75g, at room temperature, unsalted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar 250g
- 1 teaspoon milk
To decorate:
- Clear plastic domes you can buy small slushy lids on Amazon
- 3D edible Christmas character decorations
- coconut shredded, or edible glitter
Instructions
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment), beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla.
- Gradually add in the flour mixture, a little at a time, until it’s all mixed in.
- Divide the dough in half, shape into two flat rounds, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. (TIP: If you are chilling for longer than 2 hours, the dough will need to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften slightly).
For the frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until smooth, then beat in the vanilla. Sift in the icing sugar and add the milk, then beat until thick and smooth. If necessary, add a little milk or icing sugar to get the right consistency. Refrigerate until ready to use.
To bake:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Lightly flour the work surface, then roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thick.
- Cut out circles slightly larger than your plastic domes.
- Re-roll as needed for more sugar cookies.
- Place the circles of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, at least 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges start to turn slightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheets then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
To decorate:
- When the cookies are cooled, spread them with the frosting.
- Add in the Christmas character decorations. Top with the clear plastic dome. TIP: I like to serve them with a dish of shredded coconut and let the kids sprinkle it into the domes like ‘snow’.
Notes
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 2 hours before rolling to make handling easier and prevent sticking.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to avoid sticking to the work area.
- Use a round cookie cutter slightly larger than the plastic domes to fit cookies and decorations snugly.
- Allow the frosting to reach room temperature before spreading for a smooth finish.
- Customize with different edible Christmas decorations to create unique snow globe scenes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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