Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies
No baking required—these Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies are quick, cute, and perfect for holiday treats. Simply dip store-bought Nutter Butter cookies in white melting chocolate and decorate with candy to create charming little snowmen. They make a fun activity to do with kids or an easy homemade gift.
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Ingredients
- 12 Nutter Butter cookies
- ½ cup white melting chocolate
- 36 M&M Minis (for buttons)
- 24 regular M&M’s (for earmuffs)
- 3 Laffy Taffys (for scarves)
- 4 candy corns or 2 orange Starbursts (for noses)
- Black food marker or melted chocolate (for eyes and mouth)
Directions
- Roll each Laffy Taffy flat until about 1/16″ thick, then cut each piece lengthwise into four thin strips to form scarves.
- Cut each candy corn or Starburst into small triangular pieces to create carrot noses.
- Melt the white melting chocolate in the microwave: heat 45 seconds, stir, then heat in additional 15-second intervals and stir until smooth.
- Line a cutting board or cookie sheet with wax paper to catch drips and make cleanup easy.
- Dip each Nutter Butter cookie into the white chocolate, shaking off excess, then place on the prepared sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, press three M&M Minis down the center of the cookie as buttons.
- Use a small triangular candy for the nose and place three regular M&M’s near the top of the cookie as earmuffs (one on each side and one above the head), or arrange as you prefer.
- Put the sheet of decorated cookies in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- If needed, carefully trim any excess hardened chocolate with a knife for a neater edge.
- Draw the eyes and mouth with a black food marker or use a toothpick dipped in melted chocolate to dot coal eyes and a smiling mouth.
- Wrap a Laffy Taffy scarf around each snowman and gently press where it overlaps so it adheres to the chocolate coating.
Tips & Notes
- Use high-quality melting chocolate for a smooth coating and clean finish. If you prefer, white chocolate chips can be used but may require added shortening to reach a smooth dipping consistency.
- Work quickly when placing candies so they stick while the coating is still wet.
- These cookies are best stored in a single layer in an airtight container in a cool place. Refrigeration helps keep the chocolate set but can cause condensation when removed—allow a few minutes at room temperature before serving.
- For a festive variation, add edible sprinkles or colored sugar to the wet chocolate before it sets.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional information is an estimate provided for convenience. Exact values will vary based on the brands and amounts of ingredients you use.
