Hot chocolate is a very popular winter beverage at my house, and of course it has to include lots of marshmallows!
My children have a history of making creations out of marshmallows, as evidenced in this picture from some of the first posts for my blog. 🙄
Some of these guys were definite fails on the looks scale, but still lots of fun!
Anyway, so of course we had to make a marshmallow snowman to float in our hot cocoa!
Doesn't he look perfectly happy?
Here is what you need to make this adorable little fellow:
- Pretzel sticks
- Medium size marshmallows
- Toothpicks (optional)
- Candy orange slice OR candy corn
- Black or brown edible writing gel or melted chocolate
- Kitchen scissors (optional)
Connect your marshmallows with either the toothpicks or the pretzel sticks, and then stick the pretzels in for the arms and legs.
Cut a triangle shaped "nose" out of the orange candy, or use a candy corn for the nose.
Then you're ready to add the happy eyes, mouth and buttons with either your writing gel, or some melted chocolate chips in a pastry bag, or heat safe baggie with a tiny cut in the corner to pipe on the chocolate.
Gently set your snowman atop your steaming mug of hot cocoa and watch him melt.
Now this little project is more for the fun value than the edible value, and I would be sure to pull out the toothpicks and pretzels before your little marshmallow guy melts completely, and before you drink your hot chocolate, so you won't swallow them! Be sure to supervise children!
Create some memories making your marshmallow snowmen!
My idea for this little guy was from a picture on Pinterest that led to a photo purchasing site.
Teri@The Freshman Cook says
Your snowman is absolutely adorable! Such a cute idea! stopping by from Full Plate Thursday! Thanks!
Margo says
Awww Thank you! We drink a lot of hot cocoa around these parts!
Miz Helen says
What a cute topper for your awesome hot chocolate! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
kage2015 says
This will be a fun family activity. Olaf is very popular around here.
Carlen says
I'm going to win the mom of the year award with this one at our house!!! Thanks for sharing this, ahhh-dorable!
Carlen | http://www.RealMomsWingingIt.com
Ellie Chan says
Oh i love this! Hot chocolate is my favourite on a cold winter evening. That snowman is so cute and fun!
Ellie
http://Www.Maplesyrupandteacups.blogspot.com
Donna Reidland says
This is adorable. I had to pin it to share with my grandkids!
J says
I hope you are getting royalties from all the cards and advertisements this picture is on this Christmas!
Tracey Radford (A Patchwork Life) says
Love this! Will definitely be giving it a go - sure to be a hit with our little cocoa drinkers! 🙂
countdowntofridayblog says
This is so cute! Some of my family is visiting for Xmas and I think they will like this little touch on their hot cocoas. Thanks for the idea!
-Kristin
countdowntofridayblog.com
workingmommagic says
This is so cute! I am totally sharing this and I will try to make it with my kids this weekend!
Heidi says
Pretty cute! My kids are going to love making these! Thanks for sharing over at Funtastic Friday!
Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction says
So cute!