Melted Snowman Cookies Recipe

Name: Melted Snowman Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Royal Icing:; 4 egg whites; 8 cups confectioners' sugar, or as needed; 1/4 cup lemon juice, or as needed; Cookies:; 24 sugar cookies; 24 large marshmallows; 1 (.75 ounce) tube black decorating gel; 1 (.75 ounce) tube orange decorating gel; 75 silver nonpareils, or as desired (optional); 1 (.75 ounce) tube red decorating gel (optional); 1 (.75 ounce) tube green decorating gel (optional)

Servings: persons

Royal Icing:
4 egg whites
8 cups confectioners' sugar, or as needed
1/4 cup lemon juice, or as needed
Cookies:
24 sugar cookies
24 large marshmallows
1 (.75 ounce) tube black decorating gel
1 (.75 ounce) tube orange decorating gel
75 silver nonpareils, or as desired (optional)
1 (.75 ounce) tube red decorating gel (optional)
1 (.75 ounce) tube green decorating gel (optional)

1
Beat egg whites lightly in a large bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Slowly beat enough confectioners' sugar into egg whites to make icing that will hold shape; blend in lemon juice until desired consistency is reached.
2
Arrange cookies about 1-inch apart on a large sheet of waxed paper. Spread icing onto each cookie, allowing icing to drip over edges to look like melting snow.
3
Grease a microwave-safe plate. Place 1 marshmallow onto plate.
4
Microwave marshmallow until it starts to puff up, 20 to 30 seconds. Immediately place marshmallow on the edge of 1 cookie while the icing is still wet to look like a melted snowman. Repeat with remaining marshmallows and iced cookies.
5
Decorate 'melted snowmen' by piping 'twig-like arms' using black decorating gel on the icing. Make 'coal eyes' and a 'mouth' on the marshmallow using black decorating gel. Make a 'carrot nose' under the 'coal eyes' using orange decorating gel. Make 'coat buttons' by arranging silver nonpareils down the middle of the icing. Make 'scarves' or 'bow-ties' using red decorating gel or green decorating gel.
6
Allow cookies to fully dry before removing from waxed paper, at least 1 hour.

4029

kcal

Calories

Fat

1006

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Royal Icing:, 4 egg whites, 8 cups confectioners' sugar, or as needed, 1/4 cup lemon juice, or as needed, and more.

Yes, Melted Snowman Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Melted Snowman Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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