Melting Snowmen Cookie Balls

Melting Snowmen Cookie Balls are a fun and festive treat to make during the winter holidays. They are a great activity to do with kids and can be decorated in various ways to create unique snowmen characters.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 102 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Melting Snowmen Cookie Balls

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 42 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
• 12 ounces Orange candy melts
• 24 pieces Pretzel sticks
• 12 pairs Candy eyes
• 2 teaspoon Orange sprinkles

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Stir in the milk until the dough comes together.
6. Shape the dough into 12 small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
9. Bake the cookie balls for 10-12 minutes, until set.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
12. Dip the top of each cookie ball into the glaze.
13. Place a mini chocolate chip on each cookie ball for the nose.
14. Melt the orange candy melts according to the package instructions.
15. Dip the bottom of each cookie ball into the melted candy melts and place on a wire rack to set.
16. Break the pretzel sticks in half and insert them into the sides of each cookie ball for arms.
17. Attach candy eyes to each cookie ball using a small amount of melted candy melts.
18. Sprinkle orange sprinkles on top of the melted candy melts.
19. Allow the cookie balls to set completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.