Melted Snowman Cookies ☃️
Ingredients
For the cookies:
4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227g)
1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the icing:
2 cups powdered sugar (250g)
2–3 tablespoons milk (or water)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring (optional: black, orange, red, etc.)
Optional decorations:
Marshmallows (for snowman features)
M&Ms (for buttons, scarves, or hats)
Candy or colored sugar (for hats/scarves)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla extract, mixing well.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick.
7. Use a 2½-inch, lightly floured round cookie cutter to cut out as many cookies as possible.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a rack.
Prepare the icing:
1. Sift powdered sugar into a bowl.
2. Add 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Adjust consistency: thicker for outlining, thinner for flooding.
3. Divide into separate bowls and color as desired (black for eyes/buttons, orange for carrot nose, red or other colors for scarves/hats).
Yield: 24–30 cookies depending on size.
Tips:
1. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for easier shaping.
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Melted Snowman Cookies are a charming and festive treat that bring creativity and fun to any holiday gathering. The recipe combines a classic sugar cookie base with customizable icing options that allow you to bring each snowman to life with unique facial features, buttons, scarves, and hats. To get the best results, chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes is key. This step helps with shaping the cookies evenly, preventing spreading during baking so your snowmen keep their fun, imperfect "melted" shape. Rolling the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness ensures a soft but sturdy cookie that crisps slightly at the edges. When preparing the icing, adjusting the consistency is crucial—thicker icing is perfect for outlining designs and adding fine details like eyes or buttons, while thinner icing works well for flooding larger areas like the snowman’s body or colorful scarves. Food coloring can be added to match the winter holiday theme, using black for eyes and buttons, orange for the carrot nose, and vibrant reds or blues for scarves and hats. Optional decorations such as marshmallows for three-dimensional snowman features or M&Ms to simulate buttons and accessories add texture and playful color that kids and adults alike enjoy. This recipe yields 24 to 30 cookies depending on cutter size, making it ideal for family baking sessions or neighborhood parties. Beyond the flavor and festive designs, these cookies also encourage creativity, making them a joyful holiday tradition. Experimenting with different colors and candy toppings can personalize each cookie and make gift-giving extra special. By following these tips and techniques, anyone from beginner to experienced bakers can create Melted Snowman Cookies that are not only delicious but also warm the heart and light up any holiday dessert table.
