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Melted Snowman Cookies Recipe

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Melted Snowman Cookies are a delightful and festive treat perfect for winter holidays. This fun and creative recipe features classic sugar cookies decorated with royal icing and marshmallows to resemble adorable snowmen in a melted shape. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, these cookies are perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or as a charming gift.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 12 sugar cookies

Royal Icing

  • 2 cups royal icing

Decorations

  • 6 marshmallows, cut in half
  • Long orange sprinkles (for carrot noses)
  • M&Ms (for eyes and buttons)
  • Black gel food color (for facial details)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Begin by placing the 12 sugar cookies on a flat surface or cookie sheet, ready for decorating.
  2. Apply royal icing: Spread a generous layer of royal icing over the surface of each sugar cookie to resemble the melted snow body. Ensure the icing is smooth and covers the entire top surface.
  3. Add marshmallow heads: Take each marshmallow half and place it on one end of the cookie on top of the royal icing, representing the snowman’s head.
  4. Decorate faces and buttons: Use black gel food color to carefully draw eyes and mouths on the marshmallow heads. Add M&Ms as eyes and buttons along the melted body on the cookie.
  5. Create carrot noses: Decorate each marshmallow half with a long orange sprinkle placed as a carrot nose.
  6. Set cookies to dry: Allow the decorated cookies to sit at room temperature until the royal icing and gel decoration are fully set and dry, approximately 2-3 hours.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Once dried, serve your melted snowman cookies as a festive treat for friends and family to enjoy during the holiday season.

Notes

  • Use fresh royal icing for best results to get a smooth and firm finish.
  • If black gel food color is not available, use black decorating icing pens or melted chocolate for facial details.
  • To speed up drying, place cookies in a cool, dry place and avoid humidity.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

Keywords: holiday cookies, sugar cookies, snowman cookie, royal icing cookie, Christmas treats, festive baking