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Gingerbread Christmas Snow Globe Cookies

Soft and chewy gingerbread-inspired cookies made with spice cake mix, ginger, and cinnamon, topped with homemade cinnamon buttercream and festive Christmas sprinkles. Add a removable clear decorative dome for an adorable snow globe effect!
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Keyword: cake mix cookies, Christmas cookies, christmas, gingerbread, shapes, gingerbread cake cookies, gingerbread cookie recipe
Servings: 9 cookies

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

For the Frosting:

Instructions

Cookie Base:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper (or your favorite silicone mat).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the spice cake mix, oil, eggs, ground ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla until a soft dough forms. It will be thick and sticky, that’s exactly right for a gingerbread cake mix cookie.
  • Use a cookie scoop for even portions. Roll them gently and flatten slightly with your hand.
  • Bake for 9–11 minutes, just until the tops are set. They stay soft as they cool, so don’t overbake.
  • Cool completely.

Frosting:

  • Beat the butter in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  • Mix until light and creamy. Add more milk if you want it smoother.
  • Frost your cooled cookies, then add sprinkles, sanding sugar, or festive edible decorations.

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Cake mix: Use one standard box of spice cake mix. Because package sizes vary, confirm the box size used for consistent results.
  • Texture: Don't overbake. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
  • Frosting: Add milk gradually to keep the buttercream thick enough for decorating.
  • Decorations: Use edible sprinkles and candy inside the snow globe scene.
  • Safety: Plastic craft ornaments are non-edible decorations and are not automatically food-contact-safe. Keep them separated from the cookies and remove them before serving.
  • Make ahead: Bake the cookies ahead and decorate closer to serving.
  • Storage: Keep undecorated cookies in an airtight container for approximately 3–4 days.