SNOW GLOBE COOKIES
These magical snow globe cookies are festive sugar cookies decorated with icing, sprinkles, and clear candy “glass.” They’re perfect for holiday parties and cookie gift boxes — fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional
For the Decoration:
- Hard clear candies like clear mints or isomalt chips
- Royal icing or store-bought decorating icing
- Edible glitter or sprinkles
- Small decorative candies or sugar decorations
- Food coloring optional
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Make the Dough:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Gradually add flour mixture until combined.
Roll and Cut:
- Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use a snow globe-shaped cookie cutter (or a circle and base) to cut shapes. Use a smaller cutter to make a window in the center.
Bake and Add Candy:
- Place cookies on the baking sheet. Fill the center cut-out with crushed clear candy. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and candy is melted. Cool completely.
Decorate:
- Use icing, sprinkles, and candies to decorate the outside of each cookie. Let icing dry completely before serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for 1 month.
- Glass Effect: Use isomalt for a clearer, shinier “glass” center if desired.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Tip: Great for gifting or displaying as edible ornaments!