Tick-tock! The holiday season’s here! Time to indulge in some delightful treats – like Starbucks’ iconic Snowman Cookie. Its adorable shape and scrumptious flavour steal the spotlight. Want to make it at home? We’ve got a fantastic recipe!
We’ll explain how to make the ideal sugar cookie dough in this article. We’ll share a secret ingredient that gives the cookies a savoury flavour and tanginess, giving them a unique flavour you can’t resist. Your sugar cookies will stand out from the crowd if you use the appropriate combination of extracts, including a surprise addition of almond extract.
We’ll show you the art of effortlessly rolling out the dough and achieving a consistent quarter-inch thickness. No special rolling pins or guards are required; all you need is a straightforward method that consistently produces precisely shaped cookies.
But things don’t stop there! We’ll also give you some advice on how to use royal icing to decorate your sugar cookies. Discover how to generate two distinct consistencies—one for lining and another for flooding—so that you may make elaborate designs and decorate your cookies with bright colours and holiday accents.
More than just a culinary activity, baking cookies is a nice way to spend time with loved ones throughout the Christmas season. Create lifelong memories by sharing the delight of homemade goodies with loved ones and friends. So gather your ingredients, turn on your favourite holiday music, and let’s bake some delicious sugar cookies!
Recipe
Our Tasty-tested sugar cookie recipe is here to help, whether you’re an experienced baker or just getting started. We’re here to walk you through the procedure step by step so that you may make these cookies, which are sure to be the centrepiece of your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients for Starbucks Snowman Cookie Recipe
- 1½ cups softened butter to room temperature (Not Melted Butter)
- 1½ cups white sugar
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Starbucks Snowman Cookies
- Start by making the dough, In a mixing bowl, add softened butter (butter should be at room temperature, not melted), white granulated sugar, and cream cheese. Mix together until the mixture turns pale and achieves a fluffy consistency. This should take approximately five minutes of whipping to dissolve the sugar granules in the butter.
- Proceed to add one large egg, followed by two large egg yolks, along with vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix everything together until all the egg liquids are well incorporated into the butter and sugar mixture.
- Sprinkle the kosher salt over the dough to balance out the sweetness and enhance the overall taste.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cream of tartar. Folding it in gently until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Once the dough is well-mixed, transfer it to a piece of cling film. Use the cling film to shape the dough into a cohesive ball. Wrap the dough tightly in the cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until it firms up.
- After the chilling period Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and on a floured surface, roll out the dough to ⅓ or ½ inch thick.
- With your snowman cookie cutter, cut out shapes from the rolled dough. Place the cutouts on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them. Gather any dough scraps and repeat the rolling and cutting process so you can use all the dough.
- Place the baking sheets with the cookie cutouts in the fridge for about 10 minutes to firm up the cookies before baking.
- Now, Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden. The cookies should remain pale in color.
- Once the cookies have cooled, you can now decorate them with royal icing.
Enjoy your homemade sugar cookies, and store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. Happy baking!
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Unveiling the Secret Ingredients
Cream Cheese: The first step to creating unforgettable sugar cookies lies in the secret ingredient – cream cheese. Yes, you heard that right! The tanginess and savoury flavour that cream cheese adds to the dough raises these cookies to a whole new level.
Almond Extract: While vanilla extract is a common choice for sugar cookies, we are going to introduce you to the delightful world of almond extract. Adding just a touch of almond extract to the dough brings out a rich and nutty flavor that complements the sweetness perfectly. The combination of vanilla and almond extracts creates a symphony of tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Cream of Tartar: This ingredient, often overlooked in sugar cookie recipes, works wonders by giving the cookies a unique texture and preventing excessive browning during baking.
Rolling Out with Finesse
Rolling out the dough is an art in itself. To achieve a consistent quarter-inch thickness without any special rolling pins, simply use the press-and-turn technique. This ensures even thickness throughout and prevents the dough from sticking to your surface. For the neatest shapes, employ bottle caps as your guide – a simple yet effective hack that guarantees professional-looking results.
Decorating with Royal Icing
Now comes the creative part – decorating your sugar cookies with royal icing! We recommend royal icing for its smooth finish and ability to hold intricate designs. With a thicker consistency for lining and a thinned-out version for flooding, you can create beautiful patterns and designs that will dazzle your guests. Don’t forget to use pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder for safety when making the icing.
Equipment Used In this Recipe
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutters
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheets
- Cling Film (Plastic Wrap)
- Cooling Rack
- piping bag
