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Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate

Updated: Nov 5, 2024 · Published: Dec 16, 2019 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 49 Comments

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A hot chocolate on Christmas Eve is a must and kids (as well as adults) are going to love this Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate. So easy to make and decorate, and they taste much more indulgent than they actually are. A lighter hot chocolate mix topped with snowman marshmallows hot chocolate toppers.

Marshmallows decorated like snowmen on top of mugs of hot chocolate.

This might just be the cutest recipe we have ever posted. Every time I look at one of the photos it makes me go 'awwwh'. And then I get a massive craving for this creamy hot chocolate.

The super adorable snowmen marshmallows that top these Christmas hot chocolates are so easy to make. You just need a couple of giant marshmallows, some chocolate sticks and a little tube of decoration icing to give them some personality (and you can get really creative with this).

Kids are going to love decorating their own hot chocolate snowman and adding silly faces.

Looking for some other festive treats to try? Why not try our Merry Mix, Cinnamon Flapjacks, Christmas Tree Brownies, Healthy Christmas Cookies or Gingerbread Cupcakes.

Why not make these as part of a Christmas Hot Chocolate Station? Also, have a look at our collection of 25 of the best Christmas Drinks.

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  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make Snowman Hot Chocolates -Step by Step
  • Snowman Hot Chocolate Decorating
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
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Ingredients and Substitutions

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Milk - We used skimmed milk to keep this snowman hot chocolate lighter, however you could use whole milk which would make it thicker and creamier. You could also swap it for cashew or almond milk for a dairy free alternative.
  • Coconut milk - This is what makes the snowman hot chocolates taste really indulgent and thicken it up. It doesn't give it too much of a coconut flavour either. We used reduced fat coconut milk, but you could use full fat for a creamier hot chocolate.
  • Honey - This is what we used to sweeten it. Feel free to adjust the amount used depending on how sweet you like it. You could use maple syrup instead if you wanted a vegan version.
  • Cocoa powder - This is what gives it all the chocolatey flavour. Try to use the best quality one you can, as you will really taste the difference. You could use a hot chocolate powder mix if you prefer.
  • Marshmallows - This makes up the body of the snowman. We used giant marshmallows so they sit nicely on the mug. To keep this gluten free, make sure you use gluten free marshmallows. Keep it vegetarian by using vegetarian ones or use pretzel sticks.
  • Chocolate sticks - You can use something like mikado or matchmakers, and they keep the marshmallows together to make a body and then they make the arms too.
  • Chocolate Icing - Give your snowmen some character by drawing some faces on with chocolate icing.
  • Squirty cream - This is optional, but we put this on the hot chocolate so the snowman can sit on it, like a fluffy cloud of snow.

Variations

Why not make this hot chocolate with snowman even more festive by mixing some cinnamon and ground ginger into the mixture when it is heating? Or, make flavoured hot chocolates like orange or peppermint by using some extract. A delicious Christmas hot chocolate!

When it comes to the actual snowman decorations, there are a few options. You can give them happy faces or sad faces. You could even just put one giant marshmallow in, draw on the face, and put lots of little marshmallows around it like it is melting.

How to Make Snowman Hot Chocolates -Step by Step

A saucepan containing hot chocolate.
  1. Step 1: Pour the skimmed milk and coconut milk in to a pan and bring to the boil. Stir in the cocoa powder and honey and simmer for 5 minutes.
A blue plate with four giant marshmallows and some chocolate sticks.
  1. Step 2: Get four large marshmallows and two chocolate sticks.
Marshmallows on a plate decorated with icing to look like snowmen.
  1. Step 3: Decorate two marshmallows with a face. Decorate the other marshmallows with dots for buttons.
Marshmallows on a plate with icing and chocolate sticks making them look like snowmen.
  1. Step 4: Make the snowmen by breaking the chocolate sticks in half and sticking them in to one marshmallow like arms.
A Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate surrounded by fairy lights.
  1. Step 5: Pour hot chocolate into mugs and top with squirty cream and marshmallow snowmen.

Snowman Hot Chocolate Decorating

This Christmas hot chocolate recipe is all about the snowman marshmallows. I have been seeing these doing the rounds on Pinterest for years, so we had to try making our own and they are so easy, but really make a hot chocolate extra festive.

If you want to get kids involved in the kitchen this Christmas, then this is a great recipe to start with as it's easy for them to add the arms and decorate the face.

We did add some squirty cream (the light version) for the photos and added a spray of edible gold glitter, but you can skip that part and just put the marshmallow snowmen straight on top of the hot chocolate. Chocolate chips make perfect little noses, or even candy corn for something brighter.

Two mugs of hot chocolate topped with cream and decorated with snowman marshmallows.

Extra Tips

  • Make this snowman hot chocolate extra festive by adding some cinnamon and ground ginger to the mixture when heating.
  • You can make these flavoured hot chocolates by using some peppermint or orange extract.
  • The marshmallow snowmen make a really cute Christmas gift too, maybe with some hot chocolate powder.
  • Why not pop a candy cane in to make it extra festive?
  • We have made these a little more indulgent by adding squirty cream, but you could leave it out.
  • Make these vegan by using almond milk and vegan marshmallows.
  • You are probably serving these to kids. So make sure to not heat the hot chocolate too high as you don't want them to burn their tongues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make a vegan snowman hot chocolate.

You can use a dairy free milk like almond, cashew or oat and then swap the honey for maple syrup. Make sure to use vegan marshmallows and chocolate sticks.

How to store leftover hot chocolate.

If you have some hot chocolate leftover, leave it to cool and then store in a jar with a lid on or a container and keep it in the fridge until the next day. Reheat it in a pan.

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If you’ve tried this Christmas Hot Chocolate recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

A Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate surrounded by fairy lights.

Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate

By: Dannii Martin
A hot chocolate on Christmas Eve is a must and kids are going to love this Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate.
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Gluten Free
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Low Fat
5 from 32 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Christmas
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 2 mugs
Calories: 255kcal
Allergens:
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Dairy

Ingredients

  • 400 ml (1.66 cups) Skimmed milk
  • 100 ml (0.5 cups) Light coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
  • 4 Marshmallows - large
  • 2 Chocolate sticks (eg: Matchmakers, Mikado etc) - broken in half
  • Chocolate icing
  • Squirty cream - (optional)

Instructions

  • Pour 400 ml Skimmed milk and 100 ml Light coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder and 2 tablespoon Honeyurn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour into mugs and decorate with Squirty cream, 4 Marshmallows, 2 Chocolate sticks (eg: Matchmakers, Mikado etc) and Chocolate icing to make the snowmen.

Recipe Tips

  • Make it extra festive by adding some cinnamon and ground ginger to the mixture when heating.
  • You can make these flavoured hot chocolates by using some peppermint or orange extract.
  • We have made these a little more indulgent by adding squirty cream, but you could leave it out.
  • Make these vegan by using almond milk and vegan marshmallows.
  • You are probably serving these to kids. So make sure to not heat the hot chocolate too high as you don't want them to burn their tongues.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 0.9mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Jayne says

    December 17, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    The grandkids are going to love these. Not sure I can bring myself to bite the poor snowman in the belly. Eeek. Lovely idea. Thank you.

    Reply
  2. Jake Ferrer says

    January 03, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! This is so perfect for this winter and for christmas holiday. It looks so delicious!

    Reply
  3. Louise says

    January 03, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    The only day of the year I make hot chocolate is Christmas Eve! There's just something about it that screams Christmas. I've saved this post for next year so I can give your snowman version a try. Happy New Year.

    Louise x

    Reply
  4. Angela Ricardo says

    January 02, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    Such a cute and adorable way to enjoy a delicious hot drink ❤️ We love marshmallows as well as cocoa. I will definitely try this out asap. Big plus that this would surely be a big hit to kiddos too!

    Reply
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