Description
Melted Snowman Cookies are a delightful and whimsical treat that captures the magic of winter in every bite. These soft, chewy cookies topped with creamy frosting and colorful candy decorations are perfect for baking with kids or serving at holiday gatherings. The combination of flavors and textures will make these cookies a festive favorite for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Candy decorations (mini chocolate chips, orange candies)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Shape each scoop into a ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Once cooled, mix powdered sugar with milk to create frosting and decorate each cookie using candy to form snowman faces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg