Save A whimsical and delightful no-bake treat featuring marshmallow snowmen on sticks—perfect for kids parties, holiday gatherings, or as a creative winter snack.
This recipe has become a favorite at our family holiday parties where kids love decorating their own marshmallow snowmen.
Ingredients
- For the Snowmen: 24 large marshmallows, 8 wooden skewers or cake pop sticks
- For Decoration: 60 g (2 oz) dark or milk chocolate melted (for faces/buttons), 16 mini pretzel twists (for arms), 8 orange mini candy-coated chocolates or orange sprinkles (for noses), 8 sour gummy belts or licorice strings (for scarves), 8 chocolate chips or mini peanut butter cups (for hats), 1 tube black decorating gel optional (for detail)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Thread three marshmallows onto each skewer to form the snowmans body and head.
- Step 2:
- Dip a toothpick into the melted chocolate and dab on eyes mouth and buttons for each snowman.
- Step 3:
- Attach an orange candy or sprinkle to each snowmans face to create the carrot nose using a bit of melted chocolate as glue.
- Step 4:
- Tie a gummy belt or licorice string between the top and middle marshmallow for a scarf.
- Step 5:
- Insert two mini pretzel twists into the sides of the middle marshmallow for arms.
- Step 6:
- Place a chocolate chip or mini peanut butter cup on top of each snowmans head using melted chocolate to secure it as a hat.
- Step 7:
- Use black decorating gel for additional details if desired. Allow decorations to set before serving.
Save Our family enjoys making these together every winter making treasured memories and sweet treats.
Required Tools
Wooden skewers or cake pop sticks toothpicks small microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate) parchment paper (for setting snowmen)
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (pretzels) milk (chocolate) possible nuts (peanut butter cups) gelatin (marshmallows) Always check ingredient labels for allergens and cross-contamination if serving to those with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Per snowman stick: Calories 155 Total Fat 4 g Carbohydrates 29 g Protein 1 g
Save This delightful treat is easy to customize and sure to bring smiles to any holiday event.
Recipe Questions
- → What ingredients are used to decorate the snowmen?
Chocolate is used for faces and buttons, pretzels for arms, candy-coated chocolates or sprinkles for noses, gummy belts or licorice for scarves, and chocolate chips or peanut butter cups for hats.
- → How are the marshmallows assembled on the sticks?
Thread three large marshmallows onto wooden skewers or cake pop sticks to form the snowmen's body and head.
- → Can this snack be made nut-free?
Yes, to make a nut-free version, avoid using peanut butter cups and substitute with other decorations.
- → How long does it take to prepare these marshmallow snowmen?
Preparation typically takes about 20 minutes with no cooking required.
- → How should these treats be stored?
Store marshmallow snowmen in an airtight container for up to two days to maintain freshness.
- → Are there any safety tips when assembling this snack?
Adult supervision is recommended when handling skewers, especially around young children.