Snow Globe Cookies (Christmas Recipe)

Front facing view of snow globe cookies with edible santa and a red bow inside.

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Snow Globe Cookies (Christmas Recipe)

These Snow Globe Cookies are soft, buttery sugar cookies topped with creamy vanilla frosting and the cutest edible holiday decorations. Each cookie is finished with a clear ornament dome to create a magical, bakery-style snow globe effect. They’re easy to make, incredibly festive, and guaranteed to steal the show at any holiday gathering.

Prep Time20

Cook Time9

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Calories: 428kcal

Author: Bailey Campbell

Ingredients

FOR COOKIES

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp buttermilk can also use regular 2% milk

FOR VANILLA FROSTING

1 cup unsalted butter softened
4 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp whole milk or regular 2% milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and mix until combined. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and buttermilk.
Slowly add the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
Roll into roughly 12 balls, spacing them out on the baking sheet.
Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. In the final minutes, gently press down the cookies with a spatula to flatten them.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the icing - beat the softened butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, scraping the bowl as needed. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Add heavy cream or milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
Spread a thick layer of frosting on each cookie to create a snowy base. Then add white sprinkles.
While the frosting is still soft, add your edible decorations — mini snowmen, Santas, trees, snowflakes… whatever vibe you’re going for.
Add tiny sprigs of fresh rosemary to mimic miniature Christmas trees. The pop of natural green makes each snow globe look extra magical.
Once everything is positioned, place a clear plastic half-ornament on top of each cookie. Gently press and hold for about a minute to secure it to the frosting.

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