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Melting snowman cookies decorated with icing and candy

Melted Snowman Cookies

A delightful treat that combines creativity and sweet flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings and fun baking projects with kids.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cookies and decorations

  • 12 pieces baked sugar cookies Soft and buttery with a perfect crunch.
  • 6 pieces marshmallows, halved at an angle Forms the snowman’s body.
  • 1 cup white cookie icing For creating the melted snow effect.
  • 1 cup black cookie icing or melted chocolate For facial features.
  • 12 pieces orange jimmies For noses.
  • 24 pieces mini M&Ms For buttons.
  • 1 cup chocolate jimmies For arms.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Spread white cookie icing on sugar cookies to create melted blobs, allowing it to ooze off the sides.
  • Decorate marshmallows with black icing to make dots for eyes and a smile.
  • Insert an orange jimmy into the marshmallow for the nose.
  • Place the decorated marshmallow on the iced cookie and add more icing around the neck for a scarf effect.
  • Press mini M&Ms into the icing for buttons and use chocolate jimmies to add arms.

Notes

Use piping bags for better control of icing application. Mix up the colors of M&Ms and sprinkles for a festive look. Allow cookies to sit at room temperature to set the icing.
Keyword baking with kids, fun desserts, Holiday Cookies, Melted Snowman Cookies