Melted Snowman Donut Christmas Dessert Recipe
If you’re looking for a Christmas dessert that’s fun, festive, and totally adorable, these Melted Snowman Donuts are the perfect choice! They’re easy enough for kids to help make, come together in under an hour, and are guaranteed to make everyone smile at your next holiday party.
Think of them as the sweet aftermath of a snow day — a treat that melts hearts as much as snowmen!
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
These cute little snowmen start with store-bought donuts, which makes prep super simple. Add melted white chocolate “snow,” a marshmallow head, candy details, and you’ve got a dessert that looks straight out of a winter wonderland.
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, classroom celebration, or just want a cozy weekend baking project, these treats are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Melted Snowman Donut Christmas Dessert
Equipment
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Measuring cups
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Measuring spoons
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Small microwave-safe bowls
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Parchment paper
Ingredients
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6 donuts
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6 marshmallows
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7 oz white chocolate melts
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2 oz black chocolate melts
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6 red sour strips
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Orange candy color
Directions
Melt the White Chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, warm white chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir, then continue heating in 15-second intervals until smooth.
Tint a Small Batch Orange:
Scoop out 2 tablespoons of melted white chocolate into a smaller bowl. Add 3 drops of orange candy color and mix well. Transfer to a piping bag and secure the end.
Melt the Black Chocolate:
Melt black chocolate melts using the same method as above. Once melted, transfer to a piping bag and secure the end.
Dip the Donuts:
Lay out parchment paper. Reheat the white chocolate briefly if needed. Dip the top of each donut in the melted chocolate, wiping off any excess. Place each donut on the parchment to dry.
Add the Marshmallow Heads:
While the chocolate is still soft, press a marshmallow into the hole of each donut to make the snowman’s head. Angle some differently to give each one personality! Let them dry for about 10 minutes.
Decorate the Faces:
Reheat your orange and black chocolates for a few seconds. Snip small holes in the piping bags.
Pipe two black dots for eyes and four to five dots curved into a smile.
Use the orange chocolate to pipe a small triangle for the nose.
Add the Scarves:
Fold a red sour strip in half and wrap it around the snowman’s “neck.” Use small dots of melted orange chocolate to secure the scarf in place as it dries.
Serve and Enjoy:
Arrange your melted snowmen on a festive plate and watch them disappear fast!
Tips and Variations
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Use homemade donuts if you prefer — vanilla, chocolate, or even gingerbread flavors all work great.
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Have fun with the faces! Let kids decorate their own for a cute holiday activity.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 4 days.
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A Fun and Easy Christmas Treat
These Melted Snowman Donuts are a sweet way to bring a little humor and creativity to your holiday dessert table. They’re cute enough for a Christmas party and simple enough for a last-minute festive treat.
Gather your family, put on a Christmas movie, and enjoy making (and eating!) these adorable snowmen together.
Melted Snowman Donuts
by shannontorrens.com
Ingredients
- 6 Donuts
- 6 Marshmallows
- 7 ounces of White Chocolate Melts
- 2 ounces of Black Chocolate Melts
- 6 Red Sour Strips
- Orange Candy Color
Instructions
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-Put your white chocolates melts in a large microwave safe bowl and put it into the microwave and warm them up for 30 seconds. Use a spatula to mix the chocolate and place it back in the microwave. Heat the chocolate in 15 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate are smooth liquid.
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-Next, scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the melted white chocolate and place it in a smaller bowl.
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-Put 3 drops of orange candy color in the smaller bowl of melted white chocolate. Mix it until all of the chocolate is orange.
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-Put the orange chocolate in a piping bag and secure the ends.
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-Melt your black chocolate melts using the same steps you did for the white melting chocolate. Once its melted, place it in a piping bag and secure the end.
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- Lay out a sheet off parchment paper and then get your bowl of melted white chocolate, if it has solidified place the bowl back in the microwave and warm the chocolate for 15-20 seconds.
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-Once the chocolate is ready, dip your donut in the chocolate so it covers the entire top of the donut. Wipe off the excess chocolate on the side of the bowl and then place the donut on the sheet of parchment paper. Repeat this step for the rest of the donuts.
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-Put a marshmallow in the hole of the donut. Be sure to lay the marshmallows in different directions so each snowman looks different.
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-Allow the snowman to sit on a flat surface to dry for about 10 minutes.
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-Once the donuts are dry, reheat your orange and black chocolate in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Cut small holes in the tip of the bag.
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-Pipe 2 large dots on the marshmallows of the snowman’s eyes and below that pipe 4-5 dots in a curve line to make a smile.
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-With your orange chocolate, pipe a triangle in the middle of the eyes and smile to make the snowman’s nose.
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-Get your red sour strips, fold them in half to wrap around your snowman. To secure the candy scarf, pipe small dots of orange icing around the donut and lay the strip on top of it. As it drys, it will secure the candy in place.
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-Put your donuts on a plate to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
-These donuts were store brought but you can make home made donuts. Use a variety of flavors to add more of a festive feel to the donuts.
-Have fun when creating the faces so each donut looks different and creative.
-Store these donuts in a container in a cool dry place for up to 4 days.
Melted Snowman Donut Christmas Dessert Recipe:
