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Here is the perfect winter-themed treat (or holiday treat) that is sure to delight a crowd. The recipe is not only delicious but also as cute as a button. Check out these Snowman Pretzels! These little guys are perfect for winter gatherings, cozy family nights, or just when you need a sprinkle of cheer on a chilly day. Get the full recipe below.
Snowman-Themed Snacks
Anyone who has followed my blog over the years knows how much I love making cute and seasonally-themed treats. Snowmen are no exception! These frosty friends are a lot of fun to make after a day of snowfall… and now you can take the fun into your kitchen as well.
Check out the other snowman-themed treats we have shared over the years:
- Easy String Cheese Snowmen Snacks
- Snowman Charcuterie Board
- Snowman Veggie Tray Appetizer
- Melted Snowman Bark
- Easy Donut Snowman Snacks + Printable Hats
- Hot Cocoa Bar Ideas with Marshmallow Snowmen Stirrers
Pretzel Snowmen Treats
Let’s make some pretzel snowmen! Scroll down the page to grab a printable recipe if you’d like to print it.
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Supplies:
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Baking tray
- Chocolate melter (optional)
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Stick Pretzels (around 60) Note: these are much smaller than pretzel rods.
- Melting Chocolates – Choose between milk or dark, whatever your preference
- White Melting Candies (or chocolate chips)
- Black Writing Gel – For those little eyes and mouths
- Orange Writing Gel – Can’t forget the carrot nose!
- Winter Snowflake Sprinkles
Let’s Make Some Snowman!
Follow the instructions below to make your own set of pretzel snowmen.
1. Set the Stage: Grab a piece of wax paper and lay it out.
2. First Dip: Melt the white candy melts as instructed. Dip 5-7 pretzel sticks halfway into the melted chocolate, then lay them side by side on your wax paper, allowing the chocolate edges to touch. This forms the snowman’s head. Pop these in the fridge for 5 minutes.
3. Double Dip: Give those pretzels a second dip in the white chocolate for a thicker coat. Let the excess chocolate drip off and smooth out the edges. Another quick chill in the fridge for 5 minutes.
4. Adding the Top Hat: Now, melt your choice of milk or dark chocolate. Dip the non-white-chocolate side of your pretzel bundles into it, forming the snowman’s hat. Let them chill for 5 minutes, then go for a second dip for a richer look.
5. Brim of the Hat: Dip a single pretzel stick into the milk or dark chocolate, and place it at the meeting point of the two chocolates on the bundle. This is the snowman’s hat brim.
6. Face Time: Time to make the snowman’s face. Use the black gel to draw two eyes and a smiling mouth on the white chocolate. Then, add a large dot on the hat and pop a winter sprinkle on it for a festive touch.
With the orange gel, draw a cute carrot nose. And voilà, your snowman has come to life!
7. Set Aside: Let your tray sit either at room temperature OR pop your baking sheets back into the fridge. Once all of the icing/gel has set and hardened, they are ready to enjoy.
There you have it – the most charming Snowman Pretzels you’ve ever seen! Perfect for parties or a fun activity with the kids on the next snow day. They would also make a great snack idea for your Christmas or holiday party.
Printable Recipe Card
Pretzel Snowmen Treats
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
- wax paper
- chocolate melter optional
Ingredients
- 60 small stick pretzels
- melting chocolates milk or dark
- white melting chocolates
- black writing gel
- orange writing gel
- winter-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Place wax paper on a flat surface.
- Melt white chocolates.
- Dip pretzels halfway into white chocolate.
- Align on wax paper, chocolate sides touching.
- Refrigerate for 5 mins.
- Repeat dipping for a second coat.
- Refrigerate for 5 mins.
- Melt milk/dark chocolates.
- Dip non-white-chocolate side of pretzels.
- Refrigerate for 5 mins.
- Repeat dipping for a second coat.
- Add a single chocolate-dipped pretzel where the white chocolate meets the dark for the hat's brim.
- Use black gel for eyes and mouth.
- Use orange gel for the carrot nose.
- Add a sprinkle to the hat (for decoration!) using the gel as glue.
- Chill for 5 minutes and enjoy!
Don’t forget to share your chocolate snowman pretzels with us! We’d love to see how your pretzel snowman family turns out. Tag us on social media if you post a pic of your treats so we can see them!
