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Melted Snowman Cookies

These melted snowman cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday party. Classic sugar cookies are topped with a simple vanilla glaze to create the melted portion of the snowman, and a marshmallow with a face drawn with an edible marker makes the head. It’s an easy, delicious holiday treat.

Melted snowman cookies on a serving tray.

I love making all kinds of holiday treats for friends and family, but cookies tend to be my go-to. They’re so easy to make, and it’s so simple to decorate them in all kinds of festive ways. With cookies, you don’t have to go through tons of steps. You just mix things in and top them with something adorable.

That’s exactly what these melted snowman cookies are all about. They’re easy to make, festive, and delicious. You can’t beat that!

Melted snowman cookies on a serving tray.

Why You’ll Love These Melted Snowman Cookies

  • Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses kitchen staples that you can find at any grocery store.
  • Easy: This is a simple recipe that even beginners can make. Even the marshmallow decoration is easy.
  • Festive: The marshmallow head and vanilla glaze give these cookies a super-festive look.
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Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour – sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar – whisked
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons cold water

Decorations

Substitutions and Variations

  • You could use storebought sugar cookies for a semi-homemade version.
  • Replace the vanilla extract with almond extract for a nutty flavor.
  • For richer glaze, use heavy cream in place of water.
  • Make tiny snowmen by adding pretzel sticks for arms.
  • You can add mini M&Ms for the melted snowman buttons, as well.

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin (optional)
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How to Make Melted Snowman Cookies

1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2: Cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Then, add the egg and vanilla and mix again.

3: Add the dry ingredients and mix until the dough forms a ball.

4: Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. You can also roll out the dough and cut it into cookies with a cookie cutter.

5: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges and bottoms are slightly browned.

6: Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

7: While the cookies cool, mix the glaze ingredients in a medium bowl with a whisk. Start with 1 tablespoon of water and add more as necessary. The glaze should be thin enough to spoon over the cookies but not runny.

8: Spoon the glaze over the cooled cookies. Then, place a marshmallow on top of the glaze while it’s still wet.

9: Let the glaze set, then draw on the face with your markers.

Storage

Room Temperature: If you made your glaze with water, store these cookies at room temperature in an air-tight container for up to a week.

Refrigerator: If you made your glaze with cream, refrigerate these cookies in an air-tight container for up to a week.

Melted snowman cookies on a serving tray.

What to Serve with Melted Snowman Cookies

These melted snowman cookies are perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. Serve them alongside other adorable, festive treats of all kinds for a holly, jolly holiday treat table.

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Tips

  • You’ll find it easiest to finish mixing the cookie dough with your hands. It’s a thick dough.
  • Be sure your butter is fully softened for the best cookie texture.
  • Use a whisk to mix the glaze so there are no clumps of powdered sugar.

FAQ

Why was my glaze grainy?

If you don’t use a whisk to mix your glaze, you could end up with grainy glaze.

Why were my cookies dry?

If you used too much flour or you overbaked your cookies, they could end up dry. Be sure to spoon your flour loosely into your measuring cup. Never scoop it out directly with the cup. This compacts the flour, and you’ll use too much.

I took the cookies out as directed, but they look raw. What happened?

The secret to these cookies is removing them from the oven a few minutes before they’re fully baked and letting carry-over baking from the heat of the cookie sheet finish them off. This gives you the best texture.

Melted snowman cookies on a serving tray.

Melted Snowman Cookies

These melted snowman cookies top delicious sugar cookies with a simple vanilla glaze and a marshmallow to create a melted snowman effect.
Course Christmas Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword Melted Snowman Cookies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter fully softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

For the glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons water

For the decorations

  • 12 Marshmallows
  • Edible marker
  • Candy or chocolate sprinkles for hands
  • Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. And, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and mix until combined.
  4. Add the flour, salt, and baking powder and then mix again.
  5. Use a cookie scoop to shape the cookie dough into balls. Place them on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or unitl lightly brown around the edges.

Glaze:

  1. Combine together the powdered sugar, and water until fully mixed.

Decorations:

  1. Pour the glaze over the top of the cookies.
  2. While the glaze is still wet place a marshmallow on top of the cookie to make a snowman’s head.
  3. Use a black or brown edible marker to dry the eyes onto the marshmallow.
  4. Use black candy or chocolate sprinkles to make hands on the cookies.
  5. Finish off with Christmas sprinkles if desired.
  6. Allow the glaze to harden before enjoying.

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