Today on the blog we have some fantastic Snowman Cookies. It's been snowing a little here in Lancashire which has been lovely for my daughter, however, we've not had enough snow to build a snowman. That hasn't stopped the festive season however and these lovely snowman sugar cookies are one way to celebrate the winter season.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Adorably festive: Cute snowman faces bring holiday cheer to every bite.
- Perfect for parties: A winter-themed treat that’s great for sharing.
- Kid-friendly fun: Little bakers will love decorating their own snowmen.
🥚Ingredients
- 1 pkg. Sugar Cookie Dough
- 1 Can White Frosting
- 1 pkg. Gummy Lifesavers
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Edible Eyes
- Orange Carrot-shaped Candy Sweethearts
- Black Rope Licorice
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Cookie base: Use gingerbread or oatmeal cookies for a different flavor.
- Frosting options: Try cream cheese or colored frosting for variety.
- Ear muffs: Swap licorice with thin pretzel sticks or candy canes.
- Eyes and nose: Use raisins, currants, or small candies.
- Mouth: Arrange red licorice strings or colored sprinkles into a smile.
🔪 How To Make Snowman Cookies
- Step 1: Bake the cookies per package directions, let cool, and frost them.
- Step 2: Cut 3-4 inch pieces of the licorice and press one on the top half edge of each cookie. Put a lifesaver on the end of each licorice piece so they look like earmuffs.
- Step 3: Place 2 eyes and an orange candy nose on each cookie. Press 5-6 chocolate chips under the orange nose to look like a smiley face.
- Step 4: You now have a super cute and fun treat to share with the family and kids.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Chill that dough! Cold dough = cleaner cuts and no melty snowmen.
- Outline first, flood later. Let the icing set between steps for crisp lines and zero color bleed.
- Add candy details last. Eyes, noses, and buttons go on once the icing’s just tacky—so they don’t slide off!
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with snowman sugar cookies:
- Hot cocoa: A classic pairing—warm, chocolatey goodness that complements the sweetness of the cookies.
- Peppermint bark: The minty crunch adds a festive flair and contrasts nicely with the soft cookies.
- Mini marshmallow skewers: Fun and fluffy, they echo the snow theme and are delightful to nibble on.
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Super Fun Snowman Cookies Party Food Idea
These snowman sugar cookies are a fun, festive treat, perfect for sharing and decorating with kids!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bake the cookies per package directions, let cool, and frost them.
- Cut 3-4 inch pieces of the licorice and press one on the top half edge of each cookie. Put a lifesaver on the end of each licorice piece so they look like earmuffs.
- Place 2 eyes and an orange candy nose on each cookie. Press 5-6 chocolate chips under the orange nose to look like a smiley face.
- You now have a super cute and fun treat to share with the family and kids.
Notes
- Chill that dough! Cold dough = cleaner cuts and no melty snowmen.
- Outline first, flood later. Let the icing set between steps for crisp lines and zero color bleed.
- Add candy details last. Eyes, noses, and buttons go on once the icing’s just tacky—so they don’t slide off!
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
super cute! And while I do like to bake from scratch, I kinda like that this uses already made ingredients. I prefer to use already made things when doing crafts/activities with the kids. It's so much work as it is without having to make everything.
It is a simple and easy way to decorate and make cookies/ biscuits with kids.
These are super cute and they look so easy to make. My son would love them
I bet. They are cute.
These cookies are too cute! My son and I will be making cookies this weekend with my mom. Christmas is the best season! I love all the traditions.
oh that's great. There are so many fun christmas ideas out there.
I love cookies and I love learning how to bake things in different ways and be more creative.
Cookies are great..especially chewy ones.
I love those faces. They are just so cute.
Very cute idea! So simple and a perfect family activity.
Thanks. It is a fun activity for the little ones.