FROZEN SNOWFLAKE GINGERBREAD COOKIES

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These snowflake cookies will melt in your mouth as soon as they hit your tongue. Experiment with your favorite colors and give your cookie trays an unexpected twist. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
ROYAL ICING:
1-3/4 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons warm water
4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
Blue and violet paste food coloring
2 teaspoons water
3-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 tablespoons shortening
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Additional confectioners' sugar for dusting
Optional: Coarse sugar and luster dust

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, molasses and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. Stir in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; stir into molasses mixture to form a soft dough., Divide dough into thirds. Shape each portion into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 5-in. snowflake cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. , For icing, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder; beat on low speed just until blended. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, 4-5 minutes. Divide into thirds; tint 1 portion light blue, second portion light purple, and leave the third portion white. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture., Using pastry bags and small round tips, ice cookies. Let stand at room temperature until icing is dry and firm, several hours. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar while icing is still wet. Store in an airtight container. Save remaining icing in an airtight container., For fondant, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine water and marshmallows. Microwave on high for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until completely melted and smooth, stirring every 30 seconds, about 30 seconds longer. Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer. Add shortening, beat until melted. Add confectioners' sugar, beat until combined., Generously dust counter and hands with additional confectioners' sugar. Turn marshmallow mixture onto counter. Knead until fondant is smooth and pliable, but not sticky, dusting hands and counter again as needed, about 6 minutes. , Roll fondant to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with assorted snowflake-shaped cookie cutters. Adhere snowflakes to cookies with remaining icing. Let stand until set. If desired, brush with luster dust. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Md.Hannan Sha
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others!


Sayed Ziaullah
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These cookies are perfect for a winter party or a holiday gift.


Maryann Utobo
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Overall, I was really happy with this recipe and would definitely make it again.


Shami Gamer
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The cookies were a little dry, but the frosting helped to balance it out.


Nabuguzi Salima
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I'm not a fan of the royal icing, but the cookies were still really good.


Kelleigh Peterson
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


L M
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I used a gluten-free flour blend and the cookies turned out great!


Khan Hashir
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these cookies were surprisingly delicious.


Anuj t chaudhary ff gaming
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The snowflake cookies were the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter.


Uneeb Parkar
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I made these cookies with my kids and we had a great time. They loved decorating the cookies with sprinkles and frosting.


Kenzy Ahmed
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The cookies were a little bit crumbly, but they still tasted great.


linda dhladhla
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these cookies again next year.


Tenzin Jamtsho
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The cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still really good.


Manna Bhatti
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I loved the way the cookies looked after they were frosted and decorated. They were so sparkly and festive.


Tiffany Smith
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The snowflake cookies were a hit at my holiday party!


Landa Landa
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The snowflakes were easy to make and the dough was easy to work with


blu inthecity
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These snowflake cookies turned out beautiful! I used a variety of cookie cutters to make different snowflake designs, and they all looked so festive.