Description
Delightfully festive Snowman Face Cookies made from a simple white cake mix cookie base, topped with creamy vanilla buttercream and decorated with colorful candies to create charming snowman faces. Perfect for holiday gatherings and winter celebrations, these cookies combine easy baking and fun decorating.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
Buttercream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
Decoration
- 1/2 cup white sanding sugar
- 18 orange Dot candies for noses
- 36 regular brown M&Ms for eyes
- 90 mini brown M&Ms for mouths
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup canola oil. Mix thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
- Portion Dough: Use a medium cookie scoop to drop dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 11 minutes or until the edges are set and slightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Make Buttercream: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon milk or cream. Beat until smooth, adding up to 1 more tablespoon milk or cream if needed to reach spreadable consistency.
- Frost Cookies: Spread a layer of the buttercream on each cooled cookie using a knife or small offset spatula for even coverage.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup white sanding sugar over the frosted cookies. Place one orange Dot candy in the center of each cookie to represent the nose. Add two regular brown M&Ms for eyes, and arrange mini brown M&Ms in a curved pattern to form the smiling mouths.
- Set and Serve: Allow the buttercream to set before serving. Enjoy your festive snowman cookies!
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for 3-4 days.
- Undecorated cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before decorating.
- Substitute canola oil with vegetable oil if preferred.
- Adjust milk or cream in buttercream to achieve desired frosting consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free white cake mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
