Melted Snowman Cookies
These melted snowman cookies are made with a gingerbread cookie base, marshmallow belly, peanut butter cup hat and chocolate chips. Such a cute winter treat!
Ingredients
Cookies:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter , softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoons salt
Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon warm water
Decorations:
- 12 large marshmallows , cut in half
- Miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups , cut in half
- mini chocolate chips
- orange food coloring , for noses
- sprinkles , optional
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
- Cream. Cream 3/4 cup butter with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Add in one egg, 3 Tablespoons molasses and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract then mix until smooth.
- Whisk dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly add to the sugar mixture, and stir until combined.
- Scoop and bake. Using a medium scoop or spoon, place the dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the center is no longer doughy.
- Place marshmallows. Remove from oven and place the marshmallow on the top of the cookies then place back in the oven for 2 minutes.
- Cool. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack. Press the marshmallows down with a spatula, to flatten slightly.
- Add decorations. Once the cookies have cooled, mix together 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 Tablespoon water in a medium size bowl. You want the icing to be pretty thick, yet still smooth. Add more water or powdered sugar if needed. Then spoon the icing on top of the marshmallow. Immediately put the Reese’s on top of the cookie and then chocolate chips for the eyes.
- Draw on nose. Mix the orange food coloring into the icing and then place in a zip top bag. Snip the very tip of the bag and draw on a nose.
- Store. Store in an airtight container. Stays fresh for 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 102mg, Potassium: 61mg, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 185IU, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 0.8mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
