Melting Snowman Cookies Everyone Loves at Christmas
A festive sugar cookie topped with white icing and a marshmallow snowman “melting” into a sugary puddle. Fun, easy, and perfect for holiday decorating with kids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (if baking cookies)
- Total Time: 30–45 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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12–15 sugar cookies (homemade or store-bought)
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk or water
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp corn syrup (optional)
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6–8 large marshmallows (halved)
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Food-safe markers or melted chocolate
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Decorations: mini chips, sprinkles, candy scarves, pretzels
Instructions
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Bake or prep your cookies and let cool.
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and corn syrup into a thick icing.
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Spoon icing over each cookie and let spread slightly.
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Press marshmallow halves into icing as snowman heads.
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Decorate with faces, buttons, scarves, and arms.
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Let dry for 1–2 hours before serving.
Notes
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Get creative with faces and scarves.
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Store in a single layer in airtight container.
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Great activity for kids and holiday parties.