Preparation Steps

• Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Cut out round cookie shapes using a cookie cutter.
• Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Melt the white candy melts according to package directions. Dip one end of each cookie into the melted candy to create the 'melted' effect.
• While the candy coating is still wet, place an orange candy for the nose, and two red candies for buttons on the lower half of the cookie.
• Use the black edible marker to draw eyes and a mouth on the upper half of the cookie.
• Cut small pieces from the licorice laces and insert them into the sides of the cookie for arms. Let the candy coating set completely.