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Melted Snowman Cookie with Marshmallow Head Recipe

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Melted Snowman Cookies are a delightful holiday treat featuring soft, buttery sugar cookies topped with a fluffy marshmallow head and decorated with colorful royal icing and candies. Perfect for festive family baking sessions, these cookies combine classic flavors with playful presentation, making them a hit for seasonal celebrations.

Ingredients

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For the cookies

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the royal icing

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 5 to 7 tablespoons warm water

For decoration

  • 30 large marshmallows
  • Orange and black gel food coloring
  • Assorted candies for buttons
  • Licorice for scarves
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookie Dough: Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until the dough forms a smooth consistency. If the dough is very sticky, incorporate extra flour a little at a time to make it manageable.
  2. Chill and Prep the Dough: Divide the dough into two equal parts, wrap each portion tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 1 hour until firm. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it is ready when the dough is ready to roll out.
  3. Roll and Cut the Cookies: Let the chilled dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for easier rolling. On a floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter to cut circles out of the dough. Re-roll any scraps and repeat the process. Place the cut cookies about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  4. Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, starting to check around 5 minutes to prevent overbrowning. The edges should be lightly golden when done. Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely to ensure the royal icing sets properly.
  5. Make the Royal Icing and Decorate: Sift powdered sugar and meringue powder into a clean, grease-free bowl. Add 5 tablespoons of warm water and beat on high speed for around 10 minutes until the icing thickens but remains slowly spreadable. Adjust consistency by adding extra water drops if necessary. Spoon a dollop of icing onto the center of each cooled cookie and spread outward to create a ‘melted snow puddle’ effect. Press a large marshmallow onto the wet icing to form the snowman’s head, immediately press candy buttons onto the icing for decoration, then allow the icing to dry for about 2 hours. Tint separate small portions of icing with black and orange gel food coloring to create facial features and a carrot nose. Use licorice pieces for scarves and sprinkle optional decorations to complete the look.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze the cookies for up to 3 months after the icing has fully dried.
  • Warm cookies briefly in the microwave before serving to restore a soft texture.
  • If the cookie dough is too sticky, add flour incrementally for easier handling.
  • Mini marshmallows can be substituted for smaller snowmen.
  • Store-bought vanilla icing may be used as an alternative to royal icing if desired.

Keywords: Melted Snowman Cookies, holiday cookies, sugar cookies, royal icing, marshmallow cookies, festive desserts, Christmas treats, family baking

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