These adorable marshmallow snowmen are the perfect winter treat! Made with fluffy marshmallows, crunchy pretzel sticks, sweet candy noses, and chocolate decorations, they turn an ordinary mug of hot cocoa into a fun and festive Christmas drink. They’re easy to make, require no baking, and are a wonderful activity for the whole family.
Preparation Time
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 5–10 minutes for the hot chocolate
- Total time: Approximately 20 minutes
- Servings: 4 mugs of hot chocolate
Ingredients
For the Marshmallow Snowmen
- 12 large white marshmallows (3 per snowman)
- 12–16 pretzel sticks
- 4 pieces of orange candy corn or orange jelly candy for the noses
- 2 tablespoons melted chocolate or chocolate decorating icing
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)
- 4 wooden skewers or food-safe cocktail sticks, if needed
For the Homemade Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups (1 litre) milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup hot water
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A small pinch of salt
Optional toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings
- Ground cinnamon
- Crushed peppermint candy
Step-by-Step Instructions
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