Melted Snowman Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
• 2 candy eyes per cookie
• 1 chocolate-covered pretzel stick per cookie

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
8. Bake for 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and immediately add 2 mini marshmallows, 2 candy eyes, and 1 chocolate-covered pretzel stick to each cookie.
10. Return the cookies to the oven for 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are lightly browned.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The origins of this recipe can be traced back to the 1800s in Germany.
• These cookies are often referred to as "Schneemann" cookies, which translates to "snowman" in German.
• These cookies are perfect for holiday baking and make a great gift for friends and family.