Description
These snow globe cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. A buttery sugar cookie base is decorated with royal icing and a clear candy “glass,” then filled with sprinkles or tiny edible trees. Perfect for gifting, cookie swaps, or simply dazzling your holiday guests.
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
For Decoration:
Royal icing (made with powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water)
Clear hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers or clear mints), crushed
Sprinkles, edible glitter, or mini sugar decorations (tiny trees, snowflakes, stars)
Optional Twists:
Flavor cookies with almond extract or orange zest
Tint royal icing pale blue for a frosty look
Use crushed peppermint candies for a red “snow globe” effect
Instructions
Make Cookies: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then dry ingredients. Chill 30 minutes.
Cut & Bake: Roll out dough and cut into rounds with a small circle cut out of the center (for the “globe”). Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Fill cutouts with crushed candy. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 min until edges are golden. Cool completely.
Decorate: Outline cookies with royal icing. Once set, pipe bases and details.
Fill & Finish: Add sprinkles or tiny edible trees behind the candy “glass” effect. Seal edges with more icing if needed. Let dry fully before packaging or serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 390 / Cookie
- Sodium: 430mg / Cookie
- Fat: 18g / Cookie
- Carbohydrates: 34g / Cookie
- Protein: 20g / Cookie