December 22, 2020 · Written by Foodtolive Team

Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies

Better hurry up and eat them! These cookies are melting away. Transform your favorite sugar cookies into a great Christmas craft in just a few minutes. It’s fun and easy to make with your kids.

Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 16 4-inch cookies

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INGREDIENTS:

For the Sugar Cookies

• 2 cups sifted soft white wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, at room temperature

For the Icing

• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• red, orange, and black gel food coloring

For the Decorating

• 16 marshmallows

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix granulated sugar, butter, vanilla, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Roll out into a ½ inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
3. Cut into circle shapes.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for about 5-7 minutes.
5. To make a basic white icing mix all the ingredients except gel food coloring.
6. Divide the icing into parts, and color some by adding a few drops of each food coloring.
7. To make a melted “snow” spread white icing over cookies.
8. Top with a marshmallow for the “head”. Push marshmallow into the icing to secure it.