16+ Melting Snowman Christmas Cookies Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!

Ingredients You'll Need

Dough Ingredients:

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Decoration Ingredients:

• White fondant
• Food coloring (orange, black, and any other desired colors)
• Mini chocolate chips
• Small pretzel sticks
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Now that you have all your ingredients, let's get started on making these adorable melting snowman Christmas cookies!

Instructions

Step 1: Making the Dough

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Shaping the Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball, then flatten it slightly to create a disc shape. Place the cookie dough discs onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between them for spreading.

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Decorating the Cookies

While the cookies are cooling, roll out the white fondant on a surface dusted with powdered sugar. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles that are slightly larger than the cookies. Place the fondant circles on top of the cooled cookies and gently press down to adhere.

Next, mix a small amount of orange food coloring into a portion of the remaining white fondant to create the snowman's nose. Roll the fondant into a small cone shape and place it on top of the fondant circle.

For the eyes and buttons, use mini chocolate chips. And for the snowman's arms, break small pretzel sticks in half and gently push them into the sides of the cookie.

Feel free to get creative with the decorations and add any other desired colors or details to your snowman cookies.

Step 4: Let Them Set

Allow the cookies to set for 30 minutes before serving. This will ensure that the fondant hardens and stays in place on top of the cookies.

And there you have it, your very own melting snowman Christmas cookies! These festive treats are not only delicious but also make for a fun and festive activity for the whole family. Happy baking and happy holidays!