Melting Marshmallow Snowman Cookies
Melting Marshmallow Snowman Cookies
These adorable Melting Marshmallow Snowman Cookies are a fun and festive Christmas treat made with soft sugar cookies, white royal icing, marshmallows, and colorful candies. Each cookie features a cute marshmallow snowman face sitting in a puddle of white icing, complete with little black icing arms and bright red candy buttons. They’re easy to decorate, absolutely adorable, and perfect for Christmas cookie trays, holiday parties, or an afternoon of Christmas baking with the kids!
If you’re looking for a creative Christmas cookie that’s almost too cute to eat, these melting marshmallow snowmen are sure to be a hit!
Why You’ll Love These Melting Marshmallow Snowman Cookies
These Christmas sugar cookies are such a fun way to turn ordinary cutout cookies into something special. The marshmallow snowman heads give each cookie a cute three-dimensional look, while the white icing creates the appearance of melting snow.
They’re also easy to customize, and you don’t need any complicated decorating techniques to make them. Each snowman can have a slightly different expression, making them even more adorable!
Ingredients
Makes approximately 24 cookies
For the Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Decorating
- White royal icing, prepared to a medium consistency
- 24 large marshmallows
- Black decorating icing
- Orange decorating icing
- Red candy-coated chocolates or red cinnamon candies
- A small amount of white icing for attaching decorations
How to Make Melting Marshmallow Snowman Cookies
Step 1: Prepare the Sugar Cookie Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes.
Step 2: Cut and Bake the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll the chilled cookie dough onto a lightly floured surface until approximately ¼ inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
Step 3: Decorate the Marshmallow Snowman Faces
Using black decorating icing, pipe two small eyes and several dots to create a smiling snowman mouth on the side of each marshmallow.
Use orange decorating icing to create a small carrot-shaped nose in the center of each face.
Allow the decorations to set before assembling the cookies.
Step 4: Add the Melting Snow
Spread or pipe white royal icing over the top of each cooled sugar cookie.
The icing doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth or round. Slightly uneven edges will make the icing look like a puddle of melting snow.
Step 5: Add the Marshmallow Heads
While the white icing is still soft, place one decorated marshmallow upright near the upper center of each cookie, with the snowman face pointing forward.
Press gently to secure the marshmallow in place.
Step 6: Add the Arms and Buttons
Using black decorating icing, pipe two little stick arms extending outward from either side of the marshmallow onto the white icing.
Place two red candies vertically underneath the marshmallow to create the snowman’s buttons.
Allow the cookies to dry completely before serving or storing.
Tips for Making the Cutest Marshmallow Snowman Cookies
Use large marshmallows. Large marshmallows give the snowmen their adorable faces and make decorating much easier.
Let the cookies cool completely. Warm cookies can cause the royal icing to melt or become runny.
Have fun with the expressions. Give each snowman a slightly different smile or carrot nose for a fun, homemade appearance.
Don’t worry about perfect icing. The slightly uneven puddles of white icing are what make these melting snowman cookies so cute!
Let the icing set. Allow the decorated cookies to dry completely before arranging them on Christmas cookie platters.
Can I Make These Snowman Cookies Ahead of Time?
Yes! You can bake the sugar cookies a day or two in advance and store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to decorate.
For the best appearance, decorate the marshmallow snowmen closer to the day you plan to serve them. Once the royal icing has hardened, store the finished cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Jennie’s Thoughts
I just love making cute Christmas cookies, and these Melting Marshmallow Snowman Cookies turned out absolutely adorable! The little marshmallow faces are so sweet, and I love how the white icing makes it look like the snowmen are melting right into the cookies. The bright red candy buttons and little black stick arms really bring them to life.
These are such a fun addition to a Christmas cookie tray, and I think they would be especially cute packaged in little holiday cookie boxes for friends and family. They’re simple, festive, and one of those treats that makes Christmas baking so much fun!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use store-bought sugar cookies?
Absolutely! Store-bought round sugar cookies are a great shortcut if you want to make these Christmas treats without baking cookies from scratch.
Can I use cookie icing instead of royal icing?
Yes. You can use white cookie icing that dries firm enough to hold the marshmallow and candies in place.
What candy works best for the snowman buttons?
Small red candy-coated chocolates or red cinnamon candies work beautifully. You can also use mini chocolate chips or other colorful candies.
Do I need to melt the marshmallows?
No! The marshmallows stay whole. The melting snowman appearance comes from the puddle of white icing surrounding the marshmallow head.
More Christmas Cookie Ideas
If you love making adorable Christmas cookies, be sure to try more fun holiday favorites like Reindeer Cookies, Melted Snowman Cookies, Decorated Polar Bear Cookies, and Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies. They’re all wonderful additions to your holiday baking traditions!
Final Thoughts
These Melting Marshmallow Snowman Cookies are an easy and adorable Christmas dessert that everyone will love. With buttery sugar cookies, sweet marshmallow faces, and festive candy decorations, they’re the perfect combination of delicious and cute. Make a batch for your next Christmas party, holiday cookie exchange, or cozy afternoon of Christmas baking!
