melting snowman cookies

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These easy melting snowman cookies couldn't be more adorable or any simpler to make! They'll make everyone think you're a master cookie decorator this Christmas.

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Following package directions, mix sugar cookie mix into dough or make your favorite sugar cookie recipe.

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Roll 2/3 of the dough into walnut-size balls; flatten these slightly. Roll the rest into marble-size balls.

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Bake the cookies until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.

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Melt white candy melts over simmering water until smooth.

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Use a dot of the melted candy to "glue" the small cookies onto the larger cookies. Set them toward the edge of the larger cookies.

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Once the "heads" are set, spoon the melted candy over both cookies, letting it drip over the edges.

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Immediately add candy confetti or black candy pearls for eyes and buttons, candy-coated sunflower seeds for noses, and other festive sprinkles as desired.

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Let the cookies dry on a wire rack before serving or storing in an airtight container.

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