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Snowman Sugar Cookies

By: Jean Wardrip Burr

"'Store-bought dough speeds up the preparation time of these cute cookies,' says Jean Wardrip Burr of Hope Mills, North Carolina. 'They're so easy that the whole family- even little kids- can help decorate them.'"

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

Cut cookie dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F 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 mixing 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.