How to make festive Christmas Marshmallow Snowmen for kids and holiday parties!
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The winter season is the perfect time to experiment in the kitchen with fun and easy recipes! It’s even better when you can involve the whole family in a sweet holiday activity. One of the best kid-friendly recipes to make during this time of year is this one for sweet and simple Marshmallow Snowmen!
These tasty treats come out so charming and adorable that they are perfect for literally any kind of holiday party, playdates, or family gathering! From Christmas get-togethers to New Year’s celebrations, these charming snowmen snacks will be a huge hit for kids and adults alike! Plus, these are so quick and easy to make that you can easily whip up a party batch at the last minute if you need to.
Pair these delightful treats with some peppermints, candy canes, and hot chocolate and you’ve got the makings for a perfectly cozy winter evening with the family! This just goes to prove that you don’t have to break the bank to bring holiday cheer to your home or to enjoy some simple Christmas fun with the kiddos!
Candy Snowman Equipment
For these sweet and simple Christmas treats, I only need the help of a few kitchen tools. Here’s what I use to make easy marshmallow snowmen:
Sweet and Simple Snowman Ingredients
To make this snowman recipe even sweeter, my ingredient list is short and simple too! Here are the ingredients I use for these easy snowmen snacks:
- 30 Large Marshmallows – about 2 16oz bags
- ½ cup Red Wilton Candy Melts
- ½ tsp coconut oil
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips
- ½ tsp coconut oil
How to Make Marshmallow Snowmen for Christmas
Now let me break down my easy process for making these melt-worthy marshmallow snowmen. It’s really simple to do but I do start my recipe with a little candy prep to get my decorating chocolate ready. Here’s how I make these tasty treats:
Snowmen Candy Prep:
- To melt the candies, I start by combining the Red Wilton Candy Melts and coconut oil in my Wilton’s Candy Melt Pot. Heat them together, while stirring, until completely melted and smooth.
- If you have a dual-compartment lining insert for your candy melting pot then you can melt 2 chocolate colors at the same time.
- Then, transfer the red melted chocolate into a piping bag and close it off with a piping bag tie.
- Keep the melted chocolate in a warm spot until you’re ready to use it. I like to keep mine in an oven mitt.
- Then, after transferring the melted red candy, rinse out and dry the silicone liner of the melting pot and repeat the melting process with the chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- After the chocolate has melted until smooth, transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag and tie it off with a piping bag tie.
- Remember to keep the melted chocolate warm until ready to use.
- Cut off a small part of the tip of the bags for easy decorating.
Microwave Method:
Alternatively, you can melt the candy and chocolate with the coconut oil in the microwave, using either a microwave-safe bowl or a silicone cup. Heat the chocolate or candies at 50% power using 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until the chocolate is almost completely melted. Remove from the microwave and let the residual heat melt the remaining chocolate.
How to make Marshmallow Snowmen:
- First, gather up all of the marshmallow snowmen ingredients.
- Then, stick 3 large marshmallows together on a short bamboo skewer and transfer them to a flat surface to decorate. Repeat the process with 9 more skewers.
- If desired, use a sheet of wax or parchment paper under the snowmen for easy clean up or accidental spills.
- Next, use the piping bag of melted brown chocolate to carefully draw the eyes, mouth, and arms onto each snowman.
- Then, use the melted red chocolate to add a carrot-shaped nose and a scarf to each snowman.
- Finally, transfer the finished marshmallow snowmen to a Christmas serving plate, a serving tray, or wrap each one in individual plastic treat bags to keep them fresh for longer. Enjoy!
Candy Snowman Storage
These cute marshmallow snowmen are best enjoyed on the same day as making them. However, if you end up with any leftovers, you can transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 7 days. Make sure to label the outside of the container to keep up with freshness.
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Tis’ the Season for Homemade Treats
These marshmallow snowmen are perfect for kids, playdates, holiday parties, or just for fun! These are also absolutely divine to serve on a DIY Hot Chocolate Bar! I highly recommend trying one of those for the ultimate winter warm-up! Want more sweet treat recipes? Check out some of my favorites:
More charming homemade candy recipes:
- Homemade Lollipops
- Chocolate Hearts and Lips
- Mini Chocolate Bars with Sprinkles
- Mini Mermaid Chocolate Bars
- Chocolate Mermaid Tails
- Homemade Star-shaped Chocolates
- Mini Chocolate Bars
- Chocolate Seashells
Other sweet and simple seasonal recipes:
Marshmallow Snowman
Ingredients
- 30 Large Marshmallows about 2 16 oz bags
- ½ Cup Red Wilton Candy Melts
- ½ Tsp coconut oil
- ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
- ½ Tsp coconut oil
Instructions
Snowmen Candy Prep
- To melt the candies, I start by combining the Red Wilton Candy Melts and coconut oil in my Wilton’s Candy Melt Pot. Heat them together, while stirring, until completely melted and smooth. If you have a dual-compartment lining insert for your candy melting pot then you can melt 2 chocolate colors at the same time.½ Cup Red Wilton Candy Melts, ½ Tsp coconut oil
- Then, transfer the red melted chocolate into a piping bag and close it off with a piping bag tie. Keep the melted chocolate in a warm spot until you’re ready to use it. I like to keep mine in an oven mitt.
- Then, after transferring the melted red candy, rinse out and dry the silicone liner of the melting pot and repeat the melting process with the chocolate chips and coconut oil.½ Cup Chocolate Chips, ½ Tsp coconut oil
- After the chocolate has melted until smooth, transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag and tie it off with a piping bag tie.Remember to keep the melted chocolate warm until ready to use.
- Cut off a small part of the tip of the bags for easy decorating.
How to make Marshmallow Snowmen
- First, gather up all of the marshmallow snowmen ingredients.
- Then, stick 3 large marshmallows together on a short bamboo skewer and transfer them to a flat surface to decorate. Repeat the process with 9 more skewers.If desired, use a sheet of wax or parchment paper under the snowmen for easy clean-up or accidental spills.30 Large Marshmallows
- Next, use the piping bag of melted brown chocolate to carefully draw the eyes, mouth, and arms onto each snowman.
- Then, use the melted red chocolate to add a carrot-shaped nose and a scarf to each snowman.
- Finally, transfer the finished marshmallow snowmen to a Christmas serving plate, a serving tray, or wrap each one in individual plastic treat bags to keep them fresh for longer. Enjoy!
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