Get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your friends with these whimsical Red Velvet Melting Snowman Cookies! Perfect for holiday gatherings or just to add a bit of fun to your dessert table, these cookies are not only visually stunning but also bursting with rich flavors. Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, red velvet cookie, studded with creamy white chocolate chips and topped with adorable marshmallow snowmen that look like they’re ready to melt away! Trust us, these cookies are the show-stopper you’ve been searching for. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a festive treat that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 42 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Mini marshmallows for decoration
- Black icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In another large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the red food coloring and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips gently using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them to resemble melting snowmen. Use mini marshmallows to create the snowman's body, stacking two or three on top of each cookie.
- Using black icing, draw eyes, a mouth, and buttons on the marshmallow snowmen. You can also use additional icing to create a scarf or hat if desired.
- Once decorated, let the icing set for a few minutes before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.
Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting. This helps create a smooth and fluffy cookie dough.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the dry and wet ingredients, mix just until incorporated. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- Chill the Dough: If you have time, chill the cookie dough for about 30 minutes before baking. This helps the cookies maintain their shape and enhances the flavors.
- Perfectly Spaced: When placing the dough on the baking sheets, ensure you leave enough space between each cookie. They will spread while baking!
- Watch the Bake Time: Keep a close eye on your cookies while they bake. They should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out, as they will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
- Creative Decorations: Get creative with your snowman decorations! Use colorful icing for scarves or hats, and consider adding edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Storage: Store your cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh. They can also be frozen for up to a month—just make sure to thaw them before decorating!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg
