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!