Description
Create magical holiday treats with these delightful Snow Globe Cookies. These cookies feature a buttery sugar cookie base topped with clear isomalt or melted candy for a “glass” globe effect. Add your favorite mini decorations, sprinkles, or icing to make each cookie unique. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with family!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Decoration:
- Isomalt or clear hard candies (like clear mints or lollipops)
- Assorted holiday sprinkles or small edible decorations
- Royal icing (optional, for detail work)
Instructions
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Cut and Shape Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out large circles for the cookie base and use a smaller circle cutter to cut out the center of half the cookies to create the “window.”
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Create the Globe Effect:
- Melt isomalt or clear candies according to package instructions. Carefully pour the melted mixture into the “window” of the cooled cookies. Let set completely.
- Decorate and Assemble:
- Place sprinkles or decorations on the full cookie bases. Pipe a thin line of royal icing around the edges of the base cookies and top with the window cookies to seal.
Notes
- Handle melted isomalt or candies with caution as they can cause burns.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Get creative with your snow globe scenes by adding icing details, edible glitter, or mini candy figures!