Name: Melted Snowman Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 17.5 ounce sugar cookie mix; ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened; 1 large egg; 16 ounce tub white frosting; 1-2 teaspoons water or milk (to thin frosting); 12 full-sized marshmallows, cut in half widthwise; 7 ounce tube black cookie icing; 7 ounce tube orange decorating icing; 6.2 ounce (½ of 12.4 oz package) rainbow Twizzlers, sliced in half lengthwise; 12 straight pretzel sticks, cut in half; ½ cup mini M&Ms

Introduction

Melted Snowman Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for winter celebrations. These sugar cookies are decorated to look like adorable snowmen melting into a puddle, combining sweet flavors with a playful design. They’re a delightful project for home bakers looking to impress family and friends.

A round sugar cookie with a rough, cracked texture forms the base, topped with a smooth layer of white icing spread unevenly to give a melting snow look. On top sits a large white marshmallow with black dots for eyes and an orange dot for a nose, resembling a snowman’s head. Orange string candy wraps around the marshmallow as a scarf, creating a bright splash of color. Two small pretzel sticks are placed horizontally as arms on either side of the cookie. Three red candy-coated chocolates are arranged on the icing in a triangular shape below the marshmallow, adding a pop of color. The cookie is positioned on a white marbled surface with scattered colorful candy-coated chocolates nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

17.5 ounce sugar cookie mix

½ cup (1 stick) salted butter (softened)

1 large egg

16 ounce tub white frosting

1-2 teaspoons water or milk

12 full-sized marshmallows (cut in half widthwise)

7 ounce tube black cookie icing

7 ounce tube orange decorating icing

6.2 ounce (½ of 12.4 oz package) rainbow Twizzlers (sliced in half lengthwise)

12 straight pretzel sticks (cut in half)

½ cup mini M&Ms

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven according to the sugar cookie mix instructions (typically 375°F). Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper or spraying with cooking spray.

Step 2: Make the sugar cookie dough by combining the cookie mix with softened salted butter and one large egg. The dough may be crumbly but will come together when squeezed.

Step 3: Form 1½ inch balls of dough using a cookie scoop or spoon. Place them 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool completely.

Step 4: Dilute the white frosting by stirring in 1-2 teaspoons of water or milk until it is slightly runny but not dripping.

Step 5: On each cooled cookie, pipe a “melted puddle” shape using the white cookie icing. Outline the puddle first, then fill it in and smooth the edges gently with a butter knife to create a shiny, bright white puddle.

Step 6: Use the black decorating icing to draw eyes and a mouth on each marshmallow half, and the orange icing to add a carrot nose, creating the snowman’s face.

Step 7: Dab some white frosting under each marshmallow half to act as glue, then place it on one side of the cookie, next to the white puddle, as if melting off it.

Step 8: Wrap a thin piece of the sliced Twizzler around the base of each marshmallow to form a scarf.

Step 9: Position pretzel stick halves on the cookie to serve as arms, and add mini M&Ms as buttons, placing them slightly off-center to enhance the melted look.

Step 10: Allow the cookies to set for about an hour before serving to let the icing firm up. Enjoy your festive and delicious Melted Snowman Cookies!

FAQs

Can I make the cookies ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the cookies a day or two in advance and store them in an airtight container. Decorate them just before serving for the freshest look and best texture.

What can I use if I don’t have cookie icing tubes?

You can substitute with store-bought decorating gels or use colored royal icing made at home. A piping bag with a small round tip works best for detail work.