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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I can’t wait until I have my granddaughter here and go to see my grandson to make these (I will need many extra M&Ms and marshmallows for my 2 year old granddaughter there) to make these! How much fun!
Thank you for posting this!
Cost isn’t a matter when you’re working with your grandchildren – it’s a priceless memory!
Question: can you put the marshmallows on parchment paper to melt?
Regardds, Laabush
Hello Laabush! I think you can put them on parchment. Are you doing them in the oven or microwave? I’ve only done them on a plate in the microwave, so if you try it, let me know how it turns out! Have fun with your grandchildren!!
Did you try the marshmallows in the oven…I don`t own a microwave. Was wondering how they turned out :)
Hi Sherry! No, I’ve never done them in the oven. :-( I’m not sure how that would work!
I’m thinking the scarves could be made from pull-apart Twizzlers licorice strips. They come in various colors. What do you think? I just love these cookies!
That sounds great Mary! Go for it!! :-)
What did you use for the arms, eyes & mouth?
They are all black piping gel!
Are the marshmallow heads mini or regular sized? thanks!
Hi Stef! The marshmallows are regular size!
What are the arms done with? It doesn’t look like icing like the scarves, it has more of a gel look to it.
It is black gel! I like the look better than icing. Plus, that’s what I had on hand. :-) Thanks for asking!
For all the time it takes me to make them and to then clean up the mess…I figure about $50 buck a cookie would do it!
Why not use canned icing? Forget mixing the icing – will save some mess. Just slather it on a cookie – even a premade one if you don’t want the mess of baking. I was thinking a chocolate cookie would look like dirt around the icing – and I prefer chocolate!
It’s a cute idea and can be changed to suit you if you like it.
That’s the great thing about recipes and cooking Barbara, you can change things to fit what you like! Have fun with it!
Thank you. Always looking for more fun things to do with them..
adorable! can’t wait to try!
So easy & cute will make with the grandchildren,
I’m preparing for a bazaar in 2 weeks and I would love to make and sell these?…how much would a reasonable selling price be?
Hi Diane! I wouldn’t know where to begin to suggest a price for your cookies. It depends on what you feel they are worth and what you think you might be able to get for them. I’d love to hear how it goes though! Please keep me updated!
total the cost of materials, your time including prep, packaging and clean-up, electricity, or gas, transportation etc. then double it and divide by the number of cookies ! I think most places sell one like that for about $ 2.00 each, then you can donate any profit to your favorite charity.
I will make these when our family has our annual Christmas bake day.
I am looking for a clown cookie any one have one.
Also for cookies that ship well. Our American Legion Auxiliary Units make cookie to ship to our service men and women.
What kind of icing did you use for the arms/nose vs the scarves? As the arms look shiny and thinner. And what icing tips on your bags?
Hi Sonja! I used black decorating gel for the arms and nose. It comes in a small tube and I simply used the tip that was on the tube. Nothing special and no icing tips involved. The scarves, I used a decorating kit, with plastic tips that fit the tubes of decorator icing! I hope that helps!