There’s something extra magical about baking during the holiday season — that warm, glowing feeling when your kitchen smells like vanilla sugar, the oven heats up the whole room, and every cookie looks like it belongs in a cozy Christmas movie. These vegan melted snowman cookies capture that exact winter joy. They’re playful, nostalgic, and guaranteed to make anyone smile the moment they see them.
This recipe transforms a simple sugar cookie base into the cutest holiday treat: little marshmallow “snowmen” slowly melting into a pool of sweet vanilla icing. The best part? They’re incredibly easy and require no complicated decorating steps — just a few quick swirls, dots, and a sprinkle of creativity. Whether you’re baking for family, a classroom treat, a holiday potluck, or just your own cozy night in, these cookies bring instant festive charm.
December trends show a massive spike in fun, visually adorable Christmas desserts — and anything snowman-themed always performs well around the holidays. These cookies nail that aesthetic while still keeping things simple, dairy-free, and fully vegan. They look bakery-level cute but require minimal effort, making them ideal for beginners or busy holiday schedules.
Plus, because they’re soft, chewy, and lightly sweet, they’re as delicious as they are adorable. Each bite has that classic sugar cookie flavor with a creamy vanilla icing finish that melts perfectly into the cookie. They store beautifully and hold their shape, making them great for gifting, packing into treat boxes, or lining up on a festive cookie platter.
A creamy, fluffy, chocolatey hot cocoa–inspired dip made with simple vegan ingredients. Perfect for dipping with cookies, fruit, pretzels, or graham crackers. Festive, indulgent, and ready in under 10 minutes.
Beat vegan butter and sugar until creamy, then mix in plant milk, vanilla, and finally the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
Scoop and roll dough into smooth balls, then gently flatten them onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, just until the edges set and the centers stay soft.
Place a marshmallow on each warm cookie so it softens slightly and sticks.
Drizzle icing around each marshmallow to create a melted snow effect, then add eyes, buttons, and a little carrot nose.