In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and extract. Gradually beat in flour and water. Place 1/3 cup each in two small bowl. Add red food coloring to one and green to the other; set aside. Shape remaining dough into twelve 1 inch balls and twelve 1 1/2 inch balls. Place one smaller ball above one larger ball on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly.
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For each snowman, shape 2 Teaspoons of colored dough into a hat; place above head. For scarf, shape 1/4 teaspoon of each color into a 3 inch rope, twist ropes together, leaving one end untwisted. Place scarf around snowman's neck. Insert jimmies for eyes and nose. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until set. Cool on baking sheets.
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