These Melted Marshmallow Snowman are ready to take a cocoa bath! Make this simple wintery treat and let him “melt” into warm cocoa. Perfect for Christmas parties or snow day treats.
If you love whimsical things like this, then try our Snowman Cake Pops, another adorable treat.
Sweet, silly, and perfect for holiday cocoa bars, this melted marshmallow snowman adds cozy charm to every mug.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Whimsical fun
- Easy to make
- Love an edible craft
- Great gift with cocoa
- Family craft
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REESE’S Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Piping Bag – Disposable Cake Decorating Bag 100 Count, 12 inch, Clear
What Ingredients do you need to make Marshmallow Snowman?
Nothing is too complicated here. Just regular items you should be able to get at any craft or grocery store.
Ingredients
Large marshmallows and Mini marshmallows – You need the two different sizes: the mini marshmallows for the melted body and the large ones for the head.
Chocolate chips* and White chocolate chips* – See the FAQs section for more tips on the chocolate and working with it.
Coconut oil – This is needed for working with the white chocolate and is necessary, but you can also substitute canola or vegetable oil.
Orange food dye – You can also use 1 drop red + 5 drops yellow.
Peanut Butter Cups – Using the mini is best and only work with a half of the peanut butter cup.
Cooking spray – This is used so the marshmallows won’t stick to the baking tray and parchment.
Equipment
Simple items that you probably have around the house. I have a link for piping bags above if you want to use those.
Piping bags or sandwich bags
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Sharp knife
Silicone spatula
How do you Make an Edible Snowman
Preheat your oven to 275°F.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly mist with cooking spray.
Create 6 piles of 16 mini marshmallows on each baking sheet. Place 1 large marshmallow in the center of each pile.
Bake for 5–6 minutes, just until the marshmallows puff and melt together.
Do not overbake, or they will start to deflate and wrinkle. Won’t ruin the taste, but it won’t look as pretty!
While the marshmallows are baking, melt the chocolate chips: Microwave for 20 seconds, stir. Repeat 1–2 more times until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
Add 1-2 drops orange food dye and ½ teaspoon coconut oil to the white chocolate chips. Melt in the same way, stirring between intervals. Transfer to another piping bag and set aside.
Remove the marshmallows from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 6–8 minutes.
Unwrap the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and carefully cut each one in half. Each half will be used as a hat.
Snip a tiny opening in each piping bag (about the size of a pencil tip). Pipe: two eyes, a pebble mouth, a carrot nose, and stick arms.
Place a small dab of melted chocolate on top of the marshmallow and press on half of a Reese’s cup to secure the hat.*
Allow the decorations to set for about 10 minutes before removing from the baking sheet.
Use a silicone spatula to gently lift each snowman and place into a mug of hot cocoa. You can make them with or without the hat. Enjoy!
Recipe Pro Tips
FAQS
- To keep chocolate in the piping bags from hardening, place the bags in a mug of hot tap water. If the tips are already cut, put each piping bag into a sandwich bag first, then place into the warm water. Avoid reheating the bags in the microwave.
- Black and orange writing icing can be used instead of melted chocolate.
- Little orange candies (like a sliced orange gummy) make adorable noses.
- Reese’s hat can weigh it down a bit, so it works better if the Reese’s can be placed directly over the melted marshmallows rather than hanging off the side.
- For smaller mugs, you can use 12–14 mini marshmallows per snowman.
- Using coconut oil is important to get the right consistency when mixing food dye with the white chocolate; it will not work without it. Canola or vegetable oil can also be used.
Storage
- Use an airtight container. Place the decorated snowmen in a container with a tight-fitting lid to keep them from drying out. Place wax paper or saran on top to keep fresher.
- Handle with care. Be gentle to avoid knocking off any decorations.
- Store at room temperature. Keep the container in a cool, dry place to prevent the marshmallows from getting sticky for up to 7 days.
DO YOU WANT MORE CUTE TREATS FOR THE HOLIDAYS?
We love cute treats for the holidays and even beyond. Some of these, like the Melted Marshmallow Snowman, can be used all winter long.
Melted Marshmallow Snowman Recipe
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 large marshmallows
- 192 mini marshmallows 16 per snowman
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips*
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips*
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- Orange food dye or 1 drop red + 5 drops yellow
- 6 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups cut in half — optional
- Cooking spray
Equipment
- Piping bags or sandwich bags
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Silicone spatula
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly mist with cooking spray.
- Create 6 piles of 16 mini marshmallows on each baking sheet. Place 1 large marshmallow in the center of each pile.
- Bake for 5–6 minutes, just until the marshmallows puff and melt together.
- Do not overbake, or they will start to deflate and wrinkle. Won’t ruin the taste, but it won’t look as pretty!
- While the marshmallows are baking, melt the chocolate chips: Microwave for 20 seconds, stir. Repeat 1–2 more times until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Add 1-2 drops orange food dye and ½ teaspoon coconut oil to the white chocolate chips. Melt in the same way, stirring between intervals. Transfer to another piping bag and set aside.
- Remove the marshmallows from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 6–8 minutes.
- Unwrap the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and carefully cut each one in half. Each half will be used as a hat.
- Snip a tiny opening in each piping bag (about the size of a pencil tip). Pipe: two eyes, a pebble mouth, a carrot nose, and stick arms.
- Place a small dab of melted chocolate on top of the marshmallow and press on half of a Reese’s cup to secure the hat.*
- Allow the decorations to set for about 10 minutes before removing from the baking sheet.
- Use a silicone spatula to gently lift each snowman and place into a mug of hot cocoa. Enjoy!
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