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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.

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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!!

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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.

Emma All Serious in Her Decorating!

She’s all serious in Her decorating!

Lily All Smiles Here

All Smiles Here!

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 Recipe

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Yield: 0 24-26 Cookies

Melting Snowmen Cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

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

  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. 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.
  3. Wrap the dough in saran wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. 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.
  5. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Rotate pan and bake for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool.
  7. 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.
  8. Use the white Wilton cookie icing to ice the top of the cookies.
  9. Before it hardens, add the large marshmallow on top.
  10. Use the black decorating frosting to draw two arms below the head.
  11. Add 3 mini chocolate chips for buttons.

Notes

Adapted from Stop And Shop

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300
© Janine
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

Melting Snowmen Cookies Recipe

Will you try our melting snowmen cookies with your family?

Do you have fun family winter snow day traditions?

Now, tell me in the comments…

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. 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 🙂

    • 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 🙂

    • 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 🙂

  5. 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!! 🙂

  7. 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! 🙂

  8. 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!
    My recent post 12 Days of Kindness

  9. 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
    My recent post How to Retell Jesus Birth with Candles

    • 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!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Stephanie and the girls definitely enjoyed eating them after they decorated them, too!! 😉

  13. 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!
    My recent post Christmas Tag….You’re It!

    • 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!! 🙂

    • 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 🙂

    • 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!! 🙂

    • 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!! 🙂

  18. Michelle Liew says

    Janine, you know you're one of the most creative cooks I know! Thanks for linking with us again, my friend!
    My recent post Yuletide Humanity

  19. 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!

  20. 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

      • 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!! 🙂

  22. 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
    My recent post Super Bowl Recipes Blog Hop Features

    • 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! 🙂

  24. 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!

  29. 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.

  35. 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

  36. 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

  38. Jennifer says

    Hilarious! (And so cute)! These cookies would pair well with the Frosty the Snowman show! *wink*

    Thanks for sharing Janine!
    xoxo

  39. 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…

  40. 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 😉

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