Description
Melted Snowman Cookies are soft, buttery cookies topped with a sweet glaze and marshmallows designed to look like melting snowmen. With a simple dough base enhanced by vanilla and egg yolks, these festive treats are perfect for holiday celebrations or winter gatherings. They combine a tender texture with a delightful sugary finish and playful decoration.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ⅔ cup cold butter
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups flour (all purpose or gluten free)
Icing and Decoration
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 5 large marshmallows (cut in half)
- Frosting (to decorate)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cold butter and granulated sugar. Mix on high speed for 2 minutes until smooth and no clumps of butter remain, ensuring a uniform dough texture.
- Add Vanilla and Egg Yolks: Incorporate the vanilla extract and egg yolks into the mixture, mixing well to blend the flavors and create a cohesive dough base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add baking soda and flour gradually. Stir until fully combined; the dough will be thick and slightly firm to the touch.
- Shape Dough Balls: Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape each into a ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking pan, spacing them at least 3 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in two batches if necessary.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers appear soft, ensuring the cookies retain a tender texture.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the pan or a wire rack before decorating to prevent melting of the icing.
- Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth to create a glaze for the cookie tops.
- Decorate: Spread the icing evenly over the cooled cookies. Top each cookie with half a large marshmallow to resemble a melting snowman. Use additional frosting to add details and personalize your decorations.
Notes
- Use cold butter for better texture and structure in the cookie dough.
- Spacing cookies adequately prevents them from spreading into one another while baking.
- Letting cookies cool fully before icing helps the glaze set properly.
- Customize decorations with colored frosting for a festive look.
- Gluten free flour can be substituted for a gluten free version without compromising texture too much.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
