SNOWMAN BUTTER CUTOUTS

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I have fond memories of baking and frosting these cutout cookies with my mom. Now I carry on the tradition with my kids. It's a messy but fun day!-Sandy Nace, Greensburg, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 to 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup chocolate frosting
AirHeads Xtremes sour belt candies, rainbow chip crunch sprinkles and milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the buttermilk and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. snowman cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, extract and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies; pipe chocolate frosting onto hats. Cut belt candies into pieces and attach for scarves; use sprinkles for faces and M&M's for buttons. Let stand until frosting is set.

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paul kitchen
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These were a great and easy recipe. They were simple to follow and my kids loved making the snowman shape.


Jose Arturo Sanchez Ambrosio
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These snowman butter cutouts were a fun and festive treat. They were perfect for my holiday party.


laquanda garland
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These snowman butter cutouts are the cutest cookies ever! I made them for my kids' Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They were so easy to make, too.


Anna Furman
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I was really looking forward to making these snowman butter cutouts, but I was disappointed with the results. The dough was too crumbly and the cookies didn't hold their shape. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Fahad meo
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These snowman butter cutouts were so easy to make! I was able to get my kids involved in the process, and they had a blast. The cookies turned out great, and they were a big hit at our Christmas party.


GReg MArtin
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These snowman butter cutouts were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They turned out so cute and festive, and they were a huge hit with my guests.


Shahsawar khan
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I've made these snowman butter cutouts several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ricky Goldstein
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These snowman butter cutouts were a huge hit with my kids! They're so cute and festive, and they taste delicious too. I'll definitely be making these again for our next holiday party.