I came across these adorable Melted Snowman Cookies during my weekly internet quest for bowling snacks.
The moment I saw them, I knew I had to make them! They are so darn cute!! Plus, they are simple and easy to make! Between work and the craziness of the holidays, I’m all about “easy-to-make!”
Let’s gather a few things from the fridge and the pantry and get started!!
You know I didn’t even notice the cookie dough packages had two different covers on the front. Do you see how focused I was on creating these yummy cookies?! This picture shows the ingredients for TWO batches! (Y’all know I like cookies! Don’t judge!)
For ONE batch (approx 10-12 cookies), you’ll need:
1 package of Betty Crocker’s Sugar Cookie Mix
10-12 large marshmallows
your favorite white cookie icing (or use my recipe below!)
Wilton decorating tips (I used a #16 star tip from Wilton)
One batch of Alton Browns Royal Icing Recipe
and your imagination!
You can use Betty Crocker Cookie Icing for the details or make/color your own using Alton’s recipe. I used Betty’s Red, Green, and Blue! (Sorry Alton!) I also used mini orange pieces from Wilton’s Rainbow Chip Crunch sprinkles for the noses, however you can also use mini M&M’s (nose will be flat) or a bit of orange frosting!
See, simple and easy! Would I lie to you?
Mix the cookie mix (does that sound weird to anyone else?) together, then take a small chunk (about the size of a golf ball) and flatten to about 1/4″-1/2″ depending on how thick you like your cookies. Remember, they are supposed to be melted snowmen so the more irregular the shapes are, the better the final product will be! Isn’t that just perfect for an Imperfect Kitchen? I think I love these cookies even more now!
Bake the cookies according to the package directions. Pull them out when they’re done and let them cool on a rack. When they are cool, ice the cookies with an offset spatula, letting some of the icing drip over the edge for that melting effect!
Spray a microwave safe plate with cooking spray and put the marshmallows on it. Cook on high for about 15-20 seconds. Watch the marshmallows carefully, you don’t want to let them get too fluffy. Spray your hand with the cooking spray (Great tip!) and pull the marshmallows carefully off the plate and set them on the frosted cookies.
Some of my marshmallows fell over, but I just left them that way! I think it gives my cookies character. HA! They’re supposed to be Melted Snowman Cookies after all!
Start decorating! I found it easier to do the arms and faces first, then add the rest of the details. For the arms, eyes and mouth, I used black piping gel. It comes in a small tube and is easy to use for fine details. Plus, I like the glossy look of the gel, it adds to the melting feel, don’t you think?
For the scarves and buttons, I used a variety of cookie frosting colors! I bought a set that came with different plastic piping tips that just screwed on to the cookie frosting tubes. (Thank you Betty Crocker, for making it easy!) however, if you don’t have those available in your supermarket, you can use a #16 star tip from Wilton and fill the frosting in your own decorating/piping bags. The #16 tip is nearly the same size and will give you the same look.
Aren’t they cute?
Ahhhh… I’m melting….
What? It’s going to get how hot?
For those noses, I used Wilton’s Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles. It comes in a container with lots of colors and I simply picked out the orange ones. They have odd little shapes and I liked the character they brought to the cookies. You can see I used a few of the other colors to make buttons too!
All together now!
I love, love, love these cookies! The only thing I would have changed, is my icing recipe. I didn’t have clear vanilla extract when I made them, so my cookies aren’t as bright white as they should have been. It would have made them even more adorable. When you do yours, get the clear vanilla extract or use white cookie icing! Some readers even suggested using peppermint extract or almond extract to flavor the icing! Great ideas!!
You really should try these! They are fun to make and fun to eat too! I had a blast making them and will probably be making them again before the season is over. Make these as a family project on a cold night and you’ve got a perfectly sweet evening! Enjoy!
Melted Snowman Cookies
These cookies are made with packaged cookie mix and store bought icing. Feel free to use your favorite sugar cookie recipe and decorations to make them uniquely your own!
- 1 pouch of Sugar Cookie Cookie Mix, plus ingredients on the package to make the dough
- 10-12 large marshmallows
- Black decorating gel
- Cookie Icing
- Wilton decorating tips (I used a #16 star tip from Wilton)
- Royal Icing - store bought or make your own
- Your imagination!
Prepare the cookie mix as directed on the package.
Take a small chunk (about the size of a golf ball) and flatten to about 1/4"-1/2" depending on how thick you like your cookies. Remember, they are supposed to be melted snowmen so the more irregular the shapes are, the better the final product will look.
Bake the cookies according to the package directions. Allow the cookies to cook completely on a wire rack before decorating.
While the cookies are baking, make the royal icing. When cookies are cool spread some of the royal icing over the tops using an offset spatula. Allow the icing to drip over the edges of the cookie for that melting effect. Let the icing harden at room temperature for about 10 minutes before moving on.
While the icing is drying, spray a microwave safe plate with cooking spray and put the marshmallows on it. Cook on high for about 15-20 seconds. Watch the marshmallows carefully, you don't want to let them get too fluffy. The marshmallows will stick to the plate so spray your hand with non-stick cooking spray and pull the marshmallows carefully off the plate. Set one marshmallow on each of the frosted cookies.
Some of my marshmallows fell over, but I just left them that way! I think it gives my cookies character. HA!
Start decorating! I found it easier to do the arms and faces first, then add the rest of the details. For the arms, eyes and mouth, I used black piping gel. It comes in a small tube and is easy to use for fine details. Plus, I like the glossy look of the gel, it adds to the melting feel, don't you think?
For the scarves and buttons, I used a variety of cookie frosting colors! I bought a set that came with different plastic piping tips that just screwed on to the cookie frosting tubes. (Thank you Betty Crocker, for making it easy!) however, if you don't have those available in your supermarket, you can use a #16 star tip from Wilton and fill the frosting in your own decorating/piping bags. The #16 tip is nearly the same size and will give you the same look. For those noses, I used Wilton's Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles. It comes in a container with lots of colors and I simply picked out the orange ones. They have odd little shapes and I liked the character they brought to the cookies. You can see I used a few of the other colors to make buttons too!
I understand some people are having difficulty printing this recipe, so here is a link to the Google Doc that will work until I can get the page fixed! Thank you for your understanding and patience!
PRINTABLE MELTED SNOWMAN COOKIE RECIPE
Products I used for this recipe:
Half Sheet Pan with Cooling Rack
Wilton Disposable 12″ Decorating Bags
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Am making and would love some ideas on how to ship safely thru the mail:) Thank you for any tips.
My son and I are making these right now! They are so cute. Thanks for a great idea!
I found these on Facebook with your link attached. I’m on batch #3 with these! I’ve sent them with my younger brother and they were a hit. I’m making 2 batches today for x-mas day and my family is so excited to see them all done! Great website and great icing recipe too! It was so easy to make and it tasted great too. I see what you meant by having clear vanilla extract and I’m trying that today. Thanks for the share :)
I made these today with my 12 year old Godbrother so he can give these away as gifts for Christmas. These were such a creative idea and so easy. I used a different royal icing recipe but I loved decorating these and he loved helping. Apparently these were so popular that I have to make more to send to my aunt alllllll the way in NY (I am in FL) ha ha ha. I will keep these on hand.
Hi Kristen! Thank you for letting me know about your experience! I’m so glad you had fun together!! Yay!!
I am curious how the cookies turned out/tasted with using almond extract instead of vanilla in the icing? Also, how many cookies will the icing recipe cover? Thank you..Can’t wait to make these!
Just made the icing with almond and it tastes AMAZING.
That’s a great idea! How did they turn out?
What is the best way to store these? I would need to make them 2 days ahead of when needed. Just a sealed container in the fridge?
Wow These Are Great!
These were being sold at the craft fair this year!
They Look so cute with only the eyes and arms too!
They look great even with the bad icing!
I’m so excited to make these for an upcoming Christmas Party December 14, 2013. Thank you so much for sharing. I made up 3 dozen pre baked sugar cookies and cannot wait to decorate. This will be so much fun…… This recipe gets me back in the mood for baking. Please share more great ideas.
My son doesn’t like frosting and I really want him to try these cookies. Do you think that I could use any other substance for the frosting(melted snow)?
I am not trying to be impolite but,
How does your son not like icing?
Well mabye he hasn’t really been exposed to it when he was very young but, that is like my friend, he doesn’t like hot coacoa or chocolate cake!
;D
you could try marshmallow fluff? it’s either with the cookies and cake mixes or with the marshmallows. It’s a spreadable mashmallow.