Snowflake Mittens

Dairy Free
Snowflake Mittens
105 min.
21
185kcal

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Get ready to embrace the festive spirit with our delightful Snowflake Mittens! These charming cookies are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious treat that everyone will love. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy family get-togethers, or simply as a sweet snack, these mittens are sure to bring smiles to faces of all ages.

What makes these cookies truly special is their dairy-free nature, allowing everyone to indulge without worry. The base of the cookies is a simple yet flavorful sugar cookie mix, enhanced with a hint of lemon peel that adds a refreshing twist. Once baked to a light golden brown, these mitten-shaped delights are ready to be transformed into a winter wonderland.

With a tub of rich and creamy frosting at your disposal, the decorating possibilities are endless! Use vibrant liquid food colors to create stunning designs, and let your creativity shine with an array of candy sprinkles and Mike and Ike® candies. Whether you choose to keep them simple or go all out with decorations, these Snowflake Mittens will be the highlight of your dessert table.

Gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and dive into the fun of cookie decorating. With 21 servings, there’s plenty to share, making these cookies the perfect addition to any festive occasion. So, let’s get baking and create some sweet memories together!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • serving basic cookie mix for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • 16 oz fluffy frosting white
  • serving purple gel food coloring assorted
  • serving sprinkles assorted ike®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter, egg and lemon peel until dough forms; gather into ball. Divide dough in half; shape into 2 disks. Wrap 1 disk in plastic wrap.
  2. On floured surface, roll unwrapped disk 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Cut with 3 1/2-inch mitten-shaped cookie cutter. On ungreased large cookie sheet, place cutouts 1 inch apart. Repeat with second disk. Reroll scraps and cut out additional cookies.
  4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool completely.
  5. Color frosting with assorted liquid food colors, as desired. Frost cookies with frosting and decorate with candy sprinkles, as desired or using the photo as a guide.

Nutrition Facts

Calories185kcal
Protein1.84%
Fat23.38%
Carbs74.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.05
Glycemic Load
6.31
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
0.64086957794169%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:185.46kcal
9.27%
Fat:4.81g
7.39%
Saturated Fat:0.67g
4.16%
Carbohydrates:34.59g
11.53%
Net Carbohydrates:34.56g
12.57%
Sugar:25.06g
27.84%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:107.31mg
4.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.85g
1.7%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.32%
Vitamin K:2.81µg
2.67%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.21%
Folate:5.55µg
1.39%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.1%