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Melted Snowman Cookies

These melted snowman cookies take some time, but you'll get so many compliments you won't even mind!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 people
Calories 553.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Electric Mixer For whipping egg whites and preparing royal icing
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For preparing the royal icing
  • 1 Offset Spatula For evenly spreading icing onto cookies
  • 1 Microwave Safe Plate For melting marshmallows without sticking
  • 1 Decorating Gel Tubes For creating intricate snowman details

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 4 egg whites
  • 8 cups confectioners' sugar or as needed
  • ¼ cup lemon juice or as needed
  • 24 sugar cookies
  • 24 large marshmallows
  • 1 .75 ounce tube black decorating gel (Optional)
  • 1 .75 ounce tube orange decorating gel (Optional)
  • 75 silver nonpareils or as desired (Optional)
  • 1 .75 ounce tube red decorating gel (Optional)
  • 1 .75 ounce tube green decorating gel (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Beat egg whites lightly in a large bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Slowly beat enough confectioners' sugar into egg whites to make icing that will hold shape; blend in lemon juice until desired consistency is reached.
  • Arrange cookies about 1-inch apart on a large sheet of waxed paper. Spread icing onto each cookie, allowing icing to drip over edges to look like melting snow.
  • Grease a microwave-safe plate. Place 1 marshmallow onto plate.
  • Microwave marshmallow until it starts to puff up, 20 to 30 seconds. Immediately place marshmallow on the edge of 1 cookie while the icing is still wet to look like a melted snowman. Repeat with remaining marshmallows and iced cookies.
  • Decorate melted snowmen cookies by piping twig-like arms using black decorating gel on the icing. Make coal eyes and a mouth on the marshmallow using black decorating gel. Make a carrot nose under the coal eyes using orange decorating gel. Make coat buttons by arranging silver nonpareils down the middle of the icing. Make scarves or bow ties using red decorating gel or green decorating gel.
  • Allow cookies to fully dry before removing from waxed paper, at least 1 hour.

Notes

Achieving the perfect royal icing consistency is paramount; it should be fluid enough to drip naturally, mimicking melted snow, but still hold shape on the cookie. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, testing a small amount on a plate for flow. For the marshmallows, precise microwave timing is crucial to avoid over-melting or burning; aim for just enough puff to gently collapse onto the cookie, creating a natural 'melted' head. Ensure your sugar cookie base is robust and flat for a stable canvas. For enhanced flavor, a touch of pure vanilla extract can be added to the royal icing. Allow ample drying time – at least several hours or overnight – to prevent smudging and ensure structural integrity before packaging or serving.