Tag: Recipe

I must say that Pinterest has inspired me to do many things I could never think of.  For instance, this time around, I came across these adorable Christmas cookies – Melted Snowmen, so cute!  It was posted on the Crazy Domestic blog, hers turned out really good!  She credits another blogger for the inspiration: “To see the originalMelted Snowman Cookie, and meet the inventor herself, go check out Meaghan (great name) @ The Decorated Cookie!”  Thank you Ladies!

I wanted to try making the melted snowman cookies for our 2^nd grade class.

Mine certainly did not come out as cute, but 2^{nd graders are forgiving! They gobbled em’ up and loved them.  I had made enough that we were able to share with the Kindergarten class that our middle son is in.  Smiles all around!}

They turned out perfectly golden and crisp.

Frosted, add partially melted marshmellows

For the frosting I used this recipe from allrecipes.com.  It is not pure white like the pre-made stuff but it is good!

Frosting

Ingredients

• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening (I used butter crisco)
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• food coloring

1. In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners’ sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.

Couple of notes:  I mistakenly bought gel frosting, not a good idea!  Definitely need a thinner frosting tip too.