Snowman Sugar Cookies

By brandyc

Ingredients

• 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 48 miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 24 candy corn candies
• 1/2 cup red-hot candies

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Cut cookie dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

For frosting, in a small bowl, cream shortening and butter. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cookies. Decorate with chocolate chips, candy corn and red-hots.