Description
Create magical festive treats with these delightful Snow Globe Cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract (for icing)
- Assorted sprinkles and edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and clear vanilla extract until smooth to create the icing. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle the icing over the cookies. Decorate with assorted sprinkles and edible glitter to create a snow globe effect.
- Allow the icing to set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, substitute ½ cup of flour with ½ cup of cocoa powder.
- Add crushed peppermint candies to the icing for a festive touch and extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Snow Globe Cookies, festive cookies, holiday treats