Melted Snowman Cookies

Recipe View In a large, clean bowl, lightly beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until the icing reaches a consistency that will hold its shape. Blend in lemon juice, adjusting the amount until the icing is smooth and of desired thickness. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange the sugar cookies on a large sheet of waxed paper, spacing them about 1-inch apart. Generously spread the icing over each cookie, allowing it to drip artfully over the edges to mimic melting snow. (Approximately 15 minutes)

Recipe View Lightly grease a microwave-safe plate. Place one marshmallow on the plate.

Recipe View Microwave the marshmallow until it begins to puff up. This should only take 20 to 30 seconds. Immediately transfer the melted marshmallow to the edge of an iced cookie, pressing gently while the icing is still wet to secure it in place. Repeat with the remaining marshmallows and cookies. (Approximately 15 minutes)

Recipe View Once the marshmallows are positioned, begin decorating your melted snowmen. Use the black decorating gel to pipe small twig-like arms onto the icing, add coal eyes and a cheerful mouth on the marshmallow. Create a carrot nose using the orange decorating gel, placing it just below the eyes. Arrange the silver nonpareils down the middle of the icing to create coat buttons. Finish by adding scarves or bow ties using the red or green decorating gels. (Approximately 30 minutes)

Recipe View Allow the cookies to fully dry and the icing to set completely before carefully removing them from the waxed paper. This may take at least 1 hour.