Melting Snowman Cookies That Are Too Cute to Skip
Adorably decorated sugar cookies featuring a “melting snowman” design made with marshmallows and white icing. Perfect for festive holiday fun with kids or creative winter treats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (includes decorating and setting)
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
Ingredients
For the cookies:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the icing:
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla or almond extract (optional)
Toppings:
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Large marshmallows
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Edible food pens or colored icing
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Mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, licorice, candy decorations
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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Add dry ingredients and mix into dough. Chill 30 minutes.
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Roll into balls, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
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Mix icing to a thick, pourable consistency. Spoon over cookies, letting it drip naturally.
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Press a marshmallow into the icing for the snowman’s head.
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Decorate with eyes, arms, buttons, and scarves using icing or pens.
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Let set at room temperature for 1–2 hours.
Notes
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Soften marshmallows slightly for a slumped, melted look.
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Use natural food dyes and gluten-free flour for dietary adjustments.
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Store in a single layer to preserve decorations.