Snow Globe Cookie Recipe

Five Snow Globe Cookies with frosting are topped with clear domes. Inside each dome, there are small Christmas-themed decorations, including Santa figures, candy canes, and snow-like white sprinkles, resembling magical holiday scenes.

These Snow Globe Cookies are the perfect mix of cute, creative, and delicious! They start with a simple almond cookie base and use a clear plastic half-ornament to create that magical snow globe look. While you can’t shake them like an actual snow globe, they’re just as charming and way more fun to eat!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword Almond Cookie, Apple Dessert, Apple Recipe, Best Chocolate Chip Cookie

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Servings cookies

Calories 224kcal

Author Janine Waite

Ingredients

Almond Cookie

1 cup Crisco
1 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 tsp Almond Extract
2 cups Flour
Pinch of Salt
¼ tsp Cream of Tartar
1 tsp Baking Soda

Frosting

1½ cup cream cheese room temperature
6 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
4½ cups powedered sugar
1½ tsp almond extract

Instructions

Cookie

Cream Crisco and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and extract, and beat well.
Sift dry ingredients and add to the cream mixture.
Shape into ⅛ cup of dough into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375° oven for 12-15 minutes.
Take out of the oven and place warm cookies on cookie rack.

Frosting

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Mix in almond extract until the frosting is smooth and extract is incorporated.
Spread frosting on each cookie to create a snowy base. Add your edible decorations while the icing is wet — tiny snowmen, santas, trees, or snowflakes are perfect!
For an extra creative flair, add small sprigs of rosemary to mimic miniature Christmas trees. The natural green adds a beautiful, realistic touch to your winter wonderland scene.
Once your decorations are set, attach the clear plastic half-ornament to the cookie. Hold it in place for a minute to secure it.

Notes

Baking Tip: Make a test cookie first to figure out the right amount of dough for each one. Remember, the cookie should be large enough to hold the globe ornament comfortably!

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