Description
These adorable Snowman Cupcakes are a festive and fun dessert perfect for winter celebrations. Featuring moist chocolate cupcakes topped with fluffy white frosting and decorated with marshmallows, chocolate chips, pretzel arms, and cute carrot noses, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 12 chocolate cupcakes, baked and cooled
Decorations
- 24 large marshmallows
- 1 cup white frosting
- 36 mini chocolate chips
- 12 orange sprinkles or mini orange M&Ms
- 24 chocolate dipped pretzel sticks
- 12 small chocolate squares or extra frosting (optional, for hats)
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes: Bake 12 chocolate cupcakes according to your favorite recipe or package instructions, and allow them to cool completely before decorating.
- Frost the cupcakes: Spread white frosting evenly over the top of each cooled cupcake to create a snowy base for the snowmen.
- Build the snowmen: Stack two large marshmallows on each cupcake. Use a small dab of frosting between the marshmallows to secure them in place.
- Add facial features and buttons: Press mini chocolate chips or candy eyes into the marshmallows to form the eyes and buttons of the snowman.
- Create the nose: Place an orange sprinkle, mini orange M&M, or a small candy piece to act as the snowman’s carrot nose.
- Attach the arms: Insert one chocolate dipped pretzel stick into each side of the bottom marshmallow to represent the snowman’s arms.
- Add hats (optional): Top each snowman with a small chocolate square or pipe extra frosting to create a hat for added charm.
- Serve or store: These cupcakes are best served immediately but can be stored loosely covered at room temperature for short periods.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled to prevent frosting from melting.
- For stability, use a thick frosting to help the marshmallows stick.
- Feel free to customize decorations with other candies or edible embellishments.
- Store at room temperature to maintain marshmallow texture; avoid refrigeration which can harden marshmallows.
- These cupcakes are perfect for holiday parties, winter gatherings, and kids’ events.
