"Though they hold their cute snowman shape well, these cookies are still nice and soft. Kids love the design and everyone loves the chocolate flavor packed into the cookie.—Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1-3/4 cups sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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ICING:
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
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1/3 to 1/2 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
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Black, orange and brown paste food coloring