DIY Hot Chocolate Buddy

Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Keep the kiddos occupied this winter break with this fun & edible craft. A Hot Chocolate Buddy is the perfect treat while you binge watch your favorite Christmas movies, and make your hot cocoa EVEN MORE delicious. So make your hot cocoa a "sweet" companion and enjoy this simple Christmas treat!

Supplies

- - Large marshmallows
  - 4 inch toothpicks
  - Pretzel sticks
  - Candy Corn
  - Decorating Gel

Directions

- - Start by placing a toothpick through center of one marshmallow, leave enough room on both ends for the head and bottom.
  - Place a marshmallow on both ends of the toothpicks.
  - Use a second toothpick to make holes for the nose, arms and legs.
  - Place a piece of candy corn in the nose hole.
  - Bite off the ends of 4 pretzel sticks for the arms and legs (pretzel sticks are a little bit too long for the arms and legs otherwise).
  - Use the decorating gel to draw the mouth, eyes and three buttons down the front of the snowman.
  - Serve with hot cocoa and enjoy!

*Be sure to let small children know about the toothpick in the center.

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