Melting Snowman Cupcakes Tutorial

If you’re looking for a fun and festive holiday bake, these Melting Snowman Cupcakes are the perfect Christmas treat! They’re adorable, simple to make, and guaranteed to impress both kids and adults.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
-Santa Claus standard cupcake liners
-Chocolate cake batter

For the Buttercream:
-Buttercream frosting
-Vanilla flavoring extract

For Snowman Decoration:
-Large marshmallows
-Edible food coloring marker (orange and black)
-Pretzel sticks (for the arms)
-Holly Jolly nonpareils mix
-Rainbow candy coated mini chips

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bake the Chocolate Cupcakes
1. Line your cupcake tray with Santa Claus cupcake liners.
2. Fill each liner with chocolate cake batter about 2/3 full.
3. Bake.
4. Let the cupcakes cool completely before decorating.

Make the Vanilla Buttercream
1. Add Vanilla flavoring extract into buttercream frosting for a warm, festive aroma.
2. Once fluffy and smooth, tranfer it into a piping bag or simply spread using a spoon.

Frost the cupcakes
1. Swirl or spoon a generous amount of buttercream on top of each cupcake.
2. Let it be a “melting snow” look.

Create the Marshmallow Snowman Head
1. Take a large marshmallow.
2. Use Edible food coloring markers to draw eyes, a carrot nose and a dotted smile.
3. Set aside to dry for a minute.

Assemble the Snowman
1. Dip the side of the cupcake into Holly Jolly nonpareils mix.
2. Place the decorated marshmallow on top of the buttercream.
3. Add Rainbow candy coated mini chips down the front of the buttercream as the snowman’s colorful buttons.
4.Break a pretzel stick into small pieces and insert one piece on each side as arms.

FAQ
1. Can I use a different cake flavor instead of chocolate?
Yes! You can use vanilla, red velvet, or even gingerbread cake. The snowman design works well with any cupcake flavor.

2. What if I don’t have edible food coloring markers?
You can use melted chocolate, royal icing, or edible gel colors with a fine brush to draw the snowman’s face.

3. How do I prevent the marshmallow from sliding off?
Make sure the buttercream is slightly firm. If your kitchen is warm, chill the frosted cupcakes for 5-10 minutes before placing the marshmallow on top.

4. Can I make these cupcakes ahead of time?
Yes. You can bake the cupcakes 1 day ahead and store them in an airtight container. Add the buttercream and decorations on the day of serving for the freshest look.

5. Can I replace pretzels with something else for the arms?
Yes. You can use candy sticks, chocolate Pocky, biscuit sticks, or piped melted chocolate.