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Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies

Two melted snowman cookies featuring toasted meringue tops, chocolate chip eyes, and orange candy noses on sugar cookies.
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Make adorable and fun melted snowman cookies using a simple sugar cookie base and marshmallow topping for a cute winter treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bag large marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Orange food coloring (for carrot nose)
  • Black decorating gel or small black candies (for eyes and buttons)
  • Orange sprinkles or small orange candies (for carrot nose)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll the chilled dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out round cookie shapes for the snowman’s body base.
  8. Place the cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  9. Prepare the royal icing: Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add a drop of orange coloring if desired for a slightly tinted base, though white is fine.
  10. To assemble the ‘melted’ effect, place one large marshmallow on the center of each cooled cookie.
  11. Place the cookies back into the turned-off oven for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the marshmallow just begins to soften and slightly spread. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  12. Remove from the oven. Immediately use a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon to gently press and spread the warm marshmallow outward, creating the ‘melting’ puddle shape around the center of the cookie.
  13. While the marshmallow is still slightly tacky, decorate the face and buttons using the decorating gel or small candies. Use orange sprinkles or small candies for the nose.
  14. Let the cookies set before serving.

Notes

  • For a quicker assembly, you can toast the marshmallows lightly with a kitchen torch before placing them on the cookie base.
  • If you want a firmer ‘melted’ look, you can use a simple glaze instead of marshmallow, but the marshmallow gives the best 3D effect.
  • You can use pre-made sugar cookie dough to save preparation time.

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