Melted Snowman Biscuits are an adorable and fun treat to make during the holiday season. These playful biscuits resemble melting snowmen, making them perfect for winter gatherings, family baking sessions, or as a creative gift. They’re simple to prepare and a delight to eat, combining soft biscuits, marshmallows, and sweet icing decorations.
Ingredients
- Biscuits (store-bought or homemade): 8
- Marshmallows: 8 large
- Icing sugar: 1 cup (for royal icing)
- Water: 1–2 tablespoons (to make icing)
- Orange fondant or mini candies: For snowman noses
- Black food coloring or edible pen: For eyes and buttons
- Colored icing or candies: For scarves and other decorations
Instructions
- Prepare the biscuits:
If making homemade biscuits, bake and let them cool completely. If using store-bought, ensure they are flat and sturdy. - Make the royal icing:
Mix icing sugar with water, adding a few drops at a time until it reaches a thick but spreadable consistency. - Create the melted effect:
Spread a generous amount of royal icing onto each biscuit, allowing it to flow unevenly to mimic a melting effect. - Add the marshmallows:
Slightly flatten each marshmallow by hand or gently in the microwave (for about 3–5 seconds). Place one marshmallow on each biscuit while the icing is still wet, positioning it as the snowman’s “head.” - Decorate the snowmen:
- Use the black food coloring or edible pen to draw eyes, mouths, and buttons on the snowmen.
- Shape small pieces of orange fondant into carrot noses and attach them to the marshmallow heads.
- Pipe colored icing or use candies to add scarves, hats, or other playful details.
- Allow to set:
Leave the biscuits to set for at least 1–2 hours until the icing hardens.
Serving and Storage Tips
- Serving: These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh and can be paired with hot chocolate, tea, or coffee for a festive treat.
- Storage: Store the biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Avoid stacking them to preserve the decorations.
FAQs
1. Can I use pre-made icing instead of making royal icing?
Yes, store-bought icing can work as long as it is thick enough to hold its shape and mimic the melting effect.
2. What can I use instead of marshmallows for the snowman’s head?
You can use white chocolate truffles, large gumdrops, or even homemade meringue for a different look.
3. Can I freeze Melted Snowman Biscuits?
Freezing is not recommended, as the decorations may become damaged or lose their vibrancy.
4. How can I make these biscuits gluten-free?
Simply use gluten-free biscuits as the base and ensure that all other ingredients, including the icing and decorations, are gluten-free.
Enjoy crafting these whimsical Melted Snowman Biscuits for a winter treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
PrintMELTED SNOWMAN BISCUITS
These adorable biscuits feature a ‘melted’ snowman made from icing and marshmallows atop a buttery shortbread base. They’re fun to make and perfect for involving kids in holiday baking.
Ingredients
or the Biscuits:
- 175g (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 175g (1½ cups) plain flour
- 50g (½ cup) icing (confectioners) sugar
- 50g (½ cup) cornflour (cornstarch)
To Decorate:
- 12 white marshmallows
- 1 cup icing (confectioners) sugar
- Water (as needed)
- Black and orange writing icing pens
- Mini chocolate chips or colored candies for buttons
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuits:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, plain flour, icing sugar, and cornflour. Mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, then continue mixing until it forms a smooth dough.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm (¼ inch) thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter (about 7-8 cm in diameter) to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate the Biscuits:
- In a bowl, mix the icing sugar with a small amount of water to create a thick, spreadable icing.
- Spoon a generous amount of icing onto each cooled biscuit, allowing it to spread unevenly to resemble melted snow.
- Place a marshmallow near the edge of each biscuit to represent the snowman’s head.
- Use the black writing icing pen to draw eyes and a mouth on the marshmallow, and the orange pen to add a carrot nose.
- Add mini chocolate chips or colored candies below the marshmallow to represent buttons.
- Optionally, use the black icing to draw stick arms extending from the sides of the icing puddle.
- Allow the decorated biscuits to set until the icing is firm.
Notes
- These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the biscuit dough.
- Get creative with decorations by adding scarves or hats using colored fondant or additional icing.