Melted Snowman Cookies
Buttery sugar cookies hold pools of melted marshmallow, then get dressed up as cheerful snowmen in this festive holiday treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3.5 cups miniature marshmallows
Decorations
- candy eyes for decorating
- orange sanding sugar for nose
- mini chocolate chips for buttons
- red sanding sugar for scarf
Instructions
Cookie Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 teaspoon baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the miniature marshmallows, stirring gently to avoid breaking them.3.5 cups miniature marshmallows
- Scoop the dough into 1½-inch balls and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Decorations
- Press down the center of each cookie with the handle of a wooden spoon to form a crater.
- Decorate by pressing on candy eyes, orange sanding sugar for the nose, mini chocolate chips for buttons, and sprinkle red sanding sugar as a scarf.candy eyes, orange sanding sugar, mini chocolate chips
Notes
I found folding the marshmallows in gently helps them stay intact.
Chilling the dough for 10 minutes before baking prevents excessive spread.
Allow cookies to cool completely on the sheet so decorations adhere without sliding.