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Snow Globe Cookies bring festive magic right into your kitchen and look enchanting on any dessert table. These cookies are fun to make with kids or for gatherings and their wintry snow globe effect never fails to impress guests.
I first baked these for a snow day playdate and we spent hours laughing as every cookie turned into its own snowy scene
Gather Your Ingredients
- Sugar cookie dough: premade is great for fast prep and easy shaping
- Vanilla or white frosting: brings the snowy look and acts as edible glue check for thick texture so it holds decorations
- Miniature edible ornaments or tiny holiday candies: let you personalize every cookie I love adding little candy trees or colored sugar balls
- Shredded coconut: recreates the fluffy snow look always use unsweetened for best texture
- Clear plastic ornament toppers: transform each cookie into an edible snow globe look for food safe types at craft stores
How to Make It
- Prepare the Dough:
- Work the sugar cookie dough with your hands until soft and pliable then press onto wax paper making it about half an inch thick so cookies keep their shape while baking
- Shape the Cookies:
- Use the rim of a drinking glass sized to match your ornament toppers press into the dough to cut out circles set each careful round aside as you go
- Set up for Baking:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep the cookies from sticking place the dough circles spaced apart since they will spread slightly as they bake
- Bake the Cookies:
- Follow the temperature suggested by your dough package usually 350 degrees Cook just until edges begin to golden usually around ten to fifteen minutes then cool completely
- Frost for Snow:
- Once cooled spread a generous layer of vanilla or white frosting over each cookie aim for smooth even coverage to act as glue for the decorations
- Decorate the Scenes:
- Add miniature ornaments standing upright in the frosting get creative with tiny trees stars or animals whatever theme you like
- Add Coconut Snow:
- Sprinkle shredded coconut all over the frosted surface and decorations pressing in slightly so it stays in place
- Assemble the Snow Globe:
- Top each decorated cookie carefully with a clear ornament Press gently so the frosting seals the topper in place This step turns your cookie into a magical snow globe
I always look forward to watching the kids pick out which trinkets get buried in coconut snow sometimes they create whole little stories for each cookie
Flavor Boosters
Try using chocolate cookie dough for a different wintery look or swap with gingerbread for spicy warmth. Dye part of your frosting blue or silver for a more dramatic snow globe effect. Shredded white chocolate works as a coconut alternative if needed.
Serving Suggestions
Present these on a white platter dusted with extra shredded coconut for a sparkling snowy impact. Individually wrap with ribbon for classroom parties or holiday bake swaps. Pair with mugs of hot cocoa to delight kids and adults after sledding or ice skating.
Creative Twists
For springtime try pastel candies and use a yellow or pink frosting base. Fall versions look lovely with cinnamon dough and edible gold flakes instead of coconut. In summer swap the coconut for lemon zest and bright sprinkles.
Every year I host a cookie party and these snow globe cookies are always the first to vanish. Adults marvel at their creativity and kids love the surprise inside.
Common Questions About This Recipe
- → How do I shape snow globe cookies?
Roll out premade sugar cookie dough to about 1/2 inch thick and use the rim of a glass to cut rounds that match your ornament toppers' size.
- → What toppings create a snow globe look?
Frost with white or vanilla icing, sprinkle shredded coconut, and add mini ornaments before topping with a clear ornament dome.
- → Can I use homemade cookie dough?
Absolutely! Homemade sugar cookie dough works just as well as store-bought and can add a personal touch to your cookies.
- → What can I use if I don’t have ornament toppers?
You can use any clear dome or skip the topper for a classic frosted cookie decorated with coconut and trinkets.
- → Are these cookies suitable for kids to make?
Yes, assembling and decorating these cookies is easy and fun, making them an excellent kitchen activity for children.