Dessert

Marshmallow Snowmen Recipe

Byluca Carter December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Introduction

These Marshmallow Snowmen are a fun and festive treat that come together in just minutes. Perfect for winter parties or a playful snack, they combine sweet marshmallows with crunchy pretzels and cute details to delight both kids and adults.

Three snowmen made from stacked white marshmallows are placed on a white square plate on a white marbled surface with a red festive cloth underneath. Each snowman has two or three marshmallow layers with small pretzel sticks as arms and legs, extending outward. Their faces are drawn with dark brown dots for eyes and mouths, and an orange dot for the nose. To the right, there is a clear cup with light brown hot chocolate. Small golden and red Christmas ornaments and green pine sprigs are faintly visible in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 large marshmallows
20 pretzel sticks

4 orange jelly beans
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

Black food gel

Instructions

Step 1: Place a pretzel stick in the middle of two marshmallows to form the body.

Step 2: Add another pretzel stick and another marshmallow on top to create the head, completing the snowman shape.
Step 3: Twist pretzel sticks on the sides of the body and at the bottom to form the arms and legs.
Step 4: In a small bowl, mix chocolate syrup with a drop of black food gel to make the decoration ink.

Step 5: Cut an orange jelly bean in half and trim the sides to form a small triangle. Press it gently into the marshmallow head as the nose.
Step 6: Use a toothpick dipped in the syrup mixture to draw eyes and a mouth on the snowman.
Step 7: Your marshmallow snowmen are ready to enjoy—serve immediately or use as charming edible decorations.

Tips & Variations

For a sturdier snowman, gently chill the marshmallows before assembling to help them hold shape better.
Try using colored jelly beans to add a pop of color for scarves or buttons.
Replace pretzel sticks with thin cookie sticks if you want a different texture.

Storage

Store marshmallow snowmen in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day to keep pretzels crunchy. Avoid refrigeration as marshmallows may harden. For best taste and texture, enjoy fresh.

How to Serve

Three marshmallow snowmen are arranged on a white square plate placed on a white marbled surface with a red lace cloth underneath. Each snowman is made of three white marshmallows stacked vertically. Small pretzel sticks create arms and legs, with two pretzels for legs and one for each arm. The top marshmallow of each snowman features a simple face drawn with small dots for eyes and a smiling mouth in brown, and a small orange candy for a carrot-shaped nose. In the background, shiny red, silver, and gold round ornaments are scattered, completing a festive look. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these snowmen ahead of time?

It’s best to assemble the snowmen shortly before serving, as pretzels can lose their crunch and marshmallows may become sticky over time.

What if I don’t have black food gel?

You can use melted dark chocolate or black decorating icing as an alternative to create the eyes and mouth.

Marshmallow Snowmen Recipe

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Create adorable and edible Marshmallow Snowmen with this easy, no-bake recipe perfect for holiday parties or fun family treats. Using simple ingredients like marshmallows, pretzel sticks, and jelly beans, these delightful snowmen come together quickly and provide a whimsical winter-themed snack.

Author: luca
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Marshmallow Snowmen Components

12 large marshmallows
20 pretzel sticks
4 orange jelly beans

1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
Black food gel (for decorating)

Instructions

Assemble Snowman Body: Place a pretzel stick between two marshmallows by pushing it through their centers to form the body.

Create Snowman Head: Add another pretzel stick on top and thread one more marshmallow to create the head, completing the full snowman shape.
Add Arms and Legs: Twist pretzel sticks on each side of the body marshmallow for arms and at the bottom for legs, ensuring they are securely attached.
Prepare Decoration Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the chocolate syrup with a drop of black food gel to create the eyes and mouth decoration.

Make the Nose: Cut an orange jelly bean in half and trim the sides to shape a small triangle nose. Insert this nose into the head marshmallow.
Decorate the Face: Use a toothpick dipped into the chocolate syrup and black gel mixture to dot eyes and draw a mouth on the snowman’s head marshmallow.
Serve and Enjoy: Let the snowmen set briefly if needed, then serve immediately as a fun and festive treat.

Notes

This recipe requires no baking or cooking, making it quick and kid-friendly.
Use sturdy pretzel sticks to maintain the snowmen’s structure.
Customize decorations with other candy or edible markers for more creative snowmen.

Store assembled snowmen in a cool, dry place and consume within a day for best freshness.

Keywords: marshmallow snowmen, holiday treats, no bake snacks, kids snacks, winter dessert

luca Carter

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