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 was a hit at our last winter party where the kids enjoyed decorating their own snowmen.
Ingredients
- 24 large marshmallows: For the Snowmen
- 8 wooden skewers or cake pop sticks: For assembling the snowmen
- 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
- Threading:
- Thread three marshmallows onto each skewer to form the snowmans body and head.
- Detailing Faces:
- Dip a toothpick into the melted chocolate and dab on eyes, mouth, and buttons for each snowman.
- Adding Noses:
- Attach an orange candy or sprinkle to each snowmans face to create the carrot nose, using a bit of melted chocolate as glue.
- Scarves:
- Tie a gummy belt or licorice string between the top and middle marshmallow for a scarf.
- Arms:
- Insert two mini pretzel twists into the sides of the middle marshmallow for arms.
- Hats:
- Place a chocolate chip or mini peanut butter cup on top of each snowmans head using melted chocolate to secure it as a hat.
- Additional Details:
- Use black decorating gel for additional details if desired. Allow decorations to set before serving.
Save We always enjoy making these together as a family during the holiday season; it's a fun and tasty tradition.
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
Calories: 155, Total Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Protein: 1 g per snowman stick
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This charming treat brightens any party table and delights kids and adults alike.
Recipe Q&A
- → How do I decorate the marshmallow snowmen?
Use melted chocolate to create eyes, a mouth, and buttons. Add orange candies for noses, gummy belts for scarves, pretzels for arms, and chocolate chips for hats.
- → What tools are needed for assembly?
Wooden skewers or cake pop sticks, toothpicks for detail work, and a microwave-safe bowl to melt the chocolate are essential.
- → Can this treat be made nut-free?
Yes, simply avoid using peanut butter cups for hats and choose nut-free candy decorations to ensure it’s safe for nut allergies.
- → How long does it take to prepare?
Preparation usually takes around 20 minutes, with no baking required, making it a quick and easy snack to assemble.
- → How should I store the snowman sticks?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to keep them fresh and maintain decoration integrity.
- → Are these snowman sticks suitable for kids?
Yes, they are fun and kid-friendly but adult supervision is recommended when handling skewers for safety.