Name: Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp baking powder; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 ⅓ cups white sugar; 1 large egg; 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract; 3 tbsp buttermilk (can substitute with regular milk); Large marshmallows (cut in half for snowman heads); White icing; 2-3 M&M’s per cookie for candy buttons

Introduction

Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for winter gatherings or holiday parties. These soft, buttery cookies decorated with marshmallow snowmen bring a playful twist to a classic sugar cookie. Easy to make and delightful to eat, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

The image shows a close-up of a cookie decorated like a melting snowman on a white marbled surface dusted with powdered sugar. The base layer is a round, light beige cookie with a rough, crumbly texture. On top of it is a smooth, white icing spread unevenly to look like melting snow. A large white marshmallow sits slightly tilted on the cookie as the snowman’s head. The marshmallow has two small black dots for eyes, a small orange dot for a carrot nose, and two small black dots for a mouth. Below the marshmallow on the icing, two bright orange candy dots represent the snowman’s buttons. Other similar cookies are slightly blurred in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.

Step 3: In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the softened butter on high speed until smooth.

Step 4: Add the sugar to the butter and beat until well combined. Then add the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, beating again until incorporated.

Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6: Roll the dough into 20 balls, spacing them evenly on the prepared baking sheet, allowing room for spreading.

Step 7: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. In the last few minutes, gently press the cookies down with a rubber spatula to flatten them.

Step 8: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9: While the cookies cool, cut large marshmallows in half for the snowman heads. Draw eyes, a mouth, and a carrot nose on each half.

Step 10: Once cookies are fully cooled, spread white icing on top of each cookie. Before the icing hardens, place a marshmallow head on top and add 2-3 M&M’s as candy buttons. Optional: add small arms for extra detail. Enjoy your festive cookies!

Tips & Variations

Make sure the butter is fully softened but not melted to achieve the best cookie texture.

Use buttermilk for a richer flavor, but regular milk works fine as a substitute.

Try different colored candies for buttons or use mini chocolate chips for a different look.

For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.

FAQs

Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?

Yes, regular milk can be used as a substitute for buttermilk without affecting the recipe too much. Buttermilk adds a slight tang and tenderness to the cookies, but milk will still give good results.

How do I draw faces on the marshmallows?

You can use edible food markers to draw eyes, mouths, and noses on the marshmallows. Alternatively, small dots of melted chocolate or colored icing work well for decorating the snowman heads.