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Back in 2013, I was going through my local Stop and Shop Weekly Ad for all specials and coupons. It was then that I found a recipe for a unique and cute cookie that I thought my girls would like to try. The recipe was called Melting Snowmen. I cut the recipe out and we made them around Christmas time that year.
That was over 4 years ago and still this recipe is one of my families favorites.
At the time though, the recipe called for Sugar Cookie Mix, Marshmallows, Vanilla Frosting, as well as decorating icing tubes.
Still my girls had so much fun decorating them then with us. Therefore, this recipe has now become a favorite family cookie making experience here during the winter months—NOT just Christmas time! See these are perfect as a Christmas time cookie, but also beyond. I mean winter time and snowmen go hand-in-hand.
I, for one, love this one during a snowstorm. Why? Because instead of playing out in the freezing cold snow to make a snowman, we can make our very own, melting snowmen indoors. Staying warm, making family memories and enjoying some yummy cookies indoors, too. Win-win!!
But again the melting snowmen were a huge hit in 2013, especially since the girls first love of snowmen with Frozen’s snowman Olaf. They still sing along with Olaf when he sings about summer and ironically hasn’t a clue about its effects, like melting!
So, enjoy some photos first from our original melting snowmen cookie decorating night from 2013. Still can’t believe how much my girls have grown since that first time out! And hope you can make these to celebrate your next winter, family snow day, as well.
By the way in more recent times though, it came to my attention that my very good blogging friend, Tamara also loves to make these cookies. So, as per her request I updated this original article to share not only my family’s love of Melting Snowmen, but my blogging bestie’s love of melting snowmen, too! Plus, we just had two back-to-back snow days here after living through the recent bomb cyclone storm at the end of last week. Therefore, what better time than now to re-visit this melting snowman cookie recipe.
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Do you want to make melting snowmen cookies?
Then, check out the recipe below:
Melting Snowmen Cookies Recipe

Melting Snowmen Cookies
A Winter Delight in the Form of a Snowman Cookie
Ingredients
- 3 cups of flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- Large marshmallows
- Orange and black decorating frosting
- White Wilton Cookie Icing
- Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the butter and sugar. Add the egg and milk and mix until completely combined. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix on low until mixed together.
- Wrap the dough in saran wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Sprinkle a large surface with flour or powdered sugar. Place dough on top and roll flat with a rolling pin. Use a small circle cookie cutter to cut out your cookies.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Rotate pan and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- On a large marshmallow, use the black decorating frosting to make two eyes and a mouth. Use the orange decorating frosting to make a carrot nose.
- Use the white Wilton cookie icing to ice the top of the cookies.
- Before it hardens, add the large marshmallow on top.
- Use the black decorating frosting to draw two arms below the head.
- Add 3 mini chocolate chips for buttons.
Notes
Adapted from Stop And Shop
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300
Michelle G says
These are so 'cool' (I know, I know…) You've put me to shame, I haven't baked anything yet, and seeing as I haven't finished wrapping my presents yet, I don't think I will be this year.
Have a wonderful Christmas with your beautiful family! M x
Janine Huldie says
Michelle, I spent Saturday night wrapping and all Sunday morning baking. I seriously am so tired this Monday morning and it was like I didn't really even get the weekend off. But totally worth it, because I cannot wait to see my girls' face on Christmas morning now! Merry Christmas to you and your family, too 🙂
massholemommy says
LOL – those cookies are so cute. I love them.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Robin and they were truly easy to make and fun for the girls to decorate, too!! 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
I saw these on Pinterest too and I was wondering about them! You did a great job and we are totally in the snowman mood after seeing "Frozen." We even taped the Olaf music video on Disney Jr. the other day and watched it. A lot.
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Janine Huldie says
Not going to lie, I totally love the Frozen music, too. And seriously when Emma asked me why we could get it on DVD, I was bummed to explain that it isn't out yet and still in the movies to her. But we totally had fun with this cookie and totally let the girls go to town with the sprinkles and such. And after this we still did the gingerbread, too. So, the girls definitely had a ton of cookie decorating this year and totally going to make both a annual thing now if possible 🙂
The Dose of Reality says
Absolutely the most ADORABLE cookies ever! We are making cookies tomorrow, and I am going to pick up some big marshmallows today, so we can do this! 🙂 LOVE IT! And Lily's face is simply delightful!-Ashley
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Janine Huldie says
Yay and so happy you are going to try to make these. Seriously, hope your kids enjoy as much as my girls did. And I know I just kept snapping the camera and Lily's face was so the best for me when I went back to look at the pictures I got from this. And seriously, I can't help but look at that picture and smile, too 🙂
Rosey says
I love Olaf too, he's my favorite character from the movie. 🙂 The cookies look great, and it looks like it was fun making them. 🙂
Janine Huldie says
I know Rosey, Olaf seriously is too cute and funny, too. Definitely a favorite of mine, as well. And these cookies were seriously fun to make and decorate, too!! 🙂
notinjersey says
such a cute idea! olaf is the best!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Dara and I know I can't get enough of Olaf either!! 🙂
Billybuc says
I love the picture of the family sitting around making cookies with the big screen tv in the background….how American is that? Love the fact that you all take part in this tradition. What great parents your girls have.
Have a great day my friend.
Janine Huldie says
Bill, Kevin had to have that TV, but seriously just so love doing stuff like this with my girls and looking forward to more time off to enjoy all I can this week now! Happy Monday to you, too! 🙂
Sara says
Collin loves Olaf too!! I saw these on Pinterest and thought they looked so cute. The ones the girls decorated are adorable. I love extra sprinkles!
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Janine Huldie says
Sara, I totally missed these on Pinterest. Not sure how, but I did. Thank god for Stop and Shop! But seriously, Lily really did love those sprinkles 🙂
dianeroark says
Janine,
Could you make anything more cute?? These snowman cookies are adorable. My 22 year old and one of my special needs sons who is 17 wants to go see FROZEN TODAY and make these cookies.
Blessings,
Diane Roark http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com
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Janine Huldie says
I hope your kids love the movie and do try to make these cookies, too. Seriously they were so easy to make and so much fun to decorate, too. Wishing you a wonderful day again, Diane!! 🙂
day-with-kt.com says
I love the way your girls decorated their melting snowmen!!! What a fun cookie idea!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Kim and they really had so much fun decorating these!! 🙂
stephanie2006 says
How much fun!! I bet those cookies are beyond delicious!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Stephanie and the girls definitely enjoyed eating them after they decorated them, too!! 😉
Kristina & Millie says
Did you save me any? 🙂 Love the switch to peppermint!
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Janine Huldie says
Still have a few and would love to share with you. Merry Christmas to you both!! 😉
Sandy_Ramsey says
What a cute idea and the girls sure look like they enjoyed themselves with the decorating! I had to watch that video and it was so cute! "i'm gonna tell him." "Don't you dare!" Love it!
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Janine Huldie says
Sandy, that is seriously my favorite part and can’t help but smile every time I see that clip!! Merry Christmas again to you and your family!! 🙂
Leah says
Those cookies look so good! And such sweet pictures of your family decorating too:)
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Leah and want to wish you a very, Merry Christmas!! 🙂
dishofdailylife says
Those are adorable and your girls look like they are having so much fun decorating too!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Michelle and seriously my girls had a blast decorating these, as well as the gingerbread men Emma told us that need to be left out for Santa tomorrow night, too! Merry Christmas again 🙂
Brittnei Washington says
This is soooo cute! It makes me excited for being able to bake with my kids. I know JR will love this. I can see why they love the snow man from Frozen.
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Janine Huldie says
Trust me baking with your own kids and decorating, too is so much fun. I love seeing how excited my girls get and hope you can do this soon with JR. Merry Christmas again Brittnei!! 🙂
pfchico says
I love how happy your children look making these. That's the best part. I hope you & your family have the best holiday ever. Merry Christmas.
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Janine Huldie says
I know their faces said it all and made all the craziness the past few weeks worth it and now can't wait to see their little face tomorrow morning. Merry Christmas to you and your family, too!! 🙂
Michelle Liew says
Janine, you know you're one of the most creative cooks I know! Thanks for linking with us again, my friend!
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Janine Huldie says
Awe, thank you Michelle and seriously wishing you a the very merriest of Christmas now!! 🙂
cgacad says
those look so good, but more importantly the girls look like they're having so much fun. that's what it's all about! yummy!
Janine Huldie says
Totally so true and they definitely had a ton of fun and the cookies weren't bad either!! 🙂
gigigirl says
Finally catching up with your blogs…..this looks like so much fun. And I bet the cookies are delicious and were consumed in no time! Hope the temperatures up there drop from "frozen" to "melt the ice" – Have a good day after Christmas. xxxxoooo
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Aunt Gloria and I am so hoping this, too! And also wishing you a good day after Christmas now, too!! 🙂 xoxoxo!!
gigigirl says
The day after turned out to be a productive day of getting laundry done and linen changed. Getting ready for Auntie Anne's arrival Sunday. But we had a nice lunch of leftovers from yesterday in the club house and supper with Aunt Anita and Uncle Sonny. It's nice and warm and that's the best gift of all! I wish you all a very happy New Year. Lots of love to you all……xxxxoooo
Janine Huldie says
Glad it was a productive one. We went to John's to see one of Kevin's cousins who was in visiting, but Kevin had to work. Other then that I just took it easy and plan on doing that for the rest of the weekend now. I know you must excited about Auntie Anne's arrival now, too!! Happy New Year and have a wonderful weekend, too!! Love you and xoxo!! 🙂
Jamie Cupcakes says
I love these – so cute!! 🙂 And we all love Olaf in this house. 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Awe, thanks Jamie and Olaf is just too funny and cute. We just can't get enough of him, here!! 🙂
dianeroark says
Janine,
I glad you linked these snowmen up. They are precious! I pinned them. I hope to make them this winter.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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Janine Huldie says
I was so happy that I could link the up Diane and thank you seriously so much again for hosting this weekend!! 🙂
coffeewithus3 says
These are so fun!! I love them. I need to try them with my kids. Thanks for sharing at our Valentine's Party!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much for hosting again and seriously love being able to join and linkup. Hope you try these and enjoy, too! 🙂
Ginny Marie says
These are so cute, and I think I missed this post last year! Thank you so much for linking up to Th e Spin Cycle! I’m definitely going to try them with my girls. They will love decorating the melting snowmen!
VandyJ says
Those do look like fun! Clever cookies for Christmas!
Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama says
What a great recipe and so cute!! I love a good cookie recipe and I had no idea stop and shop shared recipes–I need to pay closer attention. 🙂
This Busy Life says
Super cute cookies! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Mara says
Can you just send a batch over? To Norway? Please! Because they look delicious!!
A.J. Cattapan says
Very cute cookies! And it looks like her girls had a lot of fun making them. The cookies remind me of a “Melted Snowman” cookie I made a few years ago that was really an Oreo ball dipped in white chocolate with the appropriate trimmings and a “puddle” of white chocolate at the base.
Rabia @TheLiebers says
These are so cute! I’ve seen the recipe around, but I’ve never tried them before. We need to have a cookie baking marathon at my house!
Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says
Love your Melting Snowman Cookies~ Stopping by from Turnips 2 Tangerines to wish you and your family A Merry Christmas~ Lynn
Kim @ 2justByou says
What a great find, Janine! I will have to try this recipe soon. =0)
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
All that's Jas says
Those are too cute! It looks like you all had so much fun making them. Thanks for sharing with us at our annual holiday cookie swap!
Janine says
My pleasure sharing and they really were so much fun to make. Hoping we can make them again this year now 😉
Katherines Corner says
Squeal! Thank you for sharing these wonderful treats at the Holiday Cookie Swap, I love all of your wonderful photos. xoxoxo
Janine says
Aw, so happy to share and thank you again for hosting, too!! xoxo 😉
Cynthai says
Time flies, doesn’t it? I missed this the first time around. It was fun though to see photos of your kiddos when they were younger. And I keep thinking I want to find a good cookie recipe just because. Perhaps I’ll try yours. Hehe.
Sending you hugs on this cold and blustery morning. I hope you’re staying warm. Best wishes for a fantastic week and sending you big hugs! xo
Janine says
Aw, I loved looking back on those photos. I can so remember when my girls looked like that and still seems like it was just yesterday. I know it may sound crazy, but still. Thanks for sharing and always being such an amazing friend. Many Monday hugs right back at you now and hoping you too are staying warm!! xoxo <3
Tamara Bowman says
Yours look so good!!! I love that we’re twins. You inspired me and Des keeps thanking me for the “marshmallow head cookies.” He misses the melting snowman point? Maybe it’s because it’s like -4 degrees here so no melting.
Janine says
Aw, poor Des but it does make sense as I see his point it is freezing and definitely not melting here anytime soon either. But again love so much that we are once again twins today 😉 <3
AnnMarie John says
I love this. We still haven’t had any snow but Madison would enjoy making this. I think we may give it a try on the weekend.
Janine says
Aw, I hope you and Madison do give this one a try. So jealous of the no snow though!! 😉
Jennifer says
Hilarious! (And so cute)! These cookies would pair well with the Frosty the Snowman show! *wink*
Thanks for sharing Janine!
xoxo
Janine says
Aw, so happy to share and love the Frosty pairing idea, too. Thanks for sharing, as well 🙂 xoxo
Seana Turner says
Very cute cookie. Of course, there has been very little melting snow around here for what seems like an eternity. Maybe today (fingers crossed)! I love marshmallows…
Janine says
Thanks Seana and yes think we may also finally get some melting here today, too with a bit warmer weather finally.
Jen says
This makes my heart happy. Pinned!
are you guys staying warm? I keep hearing about the snow and it makes me think about all of my East coast friends.
Janine says
Thank u so much for the pin. And it warmed up a bit here finally today and went above freezing for the first time in more than a week. So thankful for small favors 😉
Aunt Gloria says
Fun to make and delicious to eat! Good times ahead for all! xxoo
Janine says
Aw, thanks Aunt Gloria always xoxo <3
Leslie says
Super stinkin’ cute! Pinned to multiple boards. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup and stay warm!
Janine says
Aw, thank you so much Leslie for your kind words and for the pins, too. And stay warm, as well now 🙂