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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Snowman Cupcakes

    Published: Jan 9, '21 · Modified: Aug 1, '23 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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    Wrap edible modeling chocolate cupcake wrappers around delicious cupcakes to create these cute Snowman Cupcakes. Top them with a big swirl of frosting to make these sweet wintertime desserts.

    Snowman cupcakes wrapped in white modeling chocolate with eyes, a carrot nose, and button smile

    If you want to take your Christmas cupcakes to the next level, you should try your hand at making edible chocolate cupcake wrappers.

    The wrappers are made out of modeling chocolate, which is simple to make using two ingredients and it tastes great!

    You blend melted chocolate, in this case, white chocolate, with corn syrup to make a soft pliable candy that can easily be cut, shaped, sculpted, and bent.

    Snowman cupcake topped with a big swirl of white frosting set in front of a snowy blue background

    These snowman cupcakes don't require a huge amount of effort to decorate. A simple teardrop-shaped nose, two round eyes, and a smile are complemented by a bit of pink luster dust blush.

    The best thing about these cupcakes is they are entirely edible. There's no paper to fuss with. Plus they are just so darn cute.

    They are a perfect treat to serve on a snow day and make a wonderful Christmas dessert. They'll look great on a dessert table with Rudolph Cupcakes, Gingerbread Cupcakes, and Snowflake Cupcakes.

    cute Christmas cupcake snowmen are wrapped in white modeling chocolate and have candy eyes and carrot nose

    Ingredients

    white modeling chocolate - You'll use approximately 1 ½ ounces of modeling chocolate per cupcake. The amount will vary based on how thick you make your wrappers and on the size of your cupcakes. But, you will need more so that you can roll out and cut out the cupcake wrappers.
    black and orange modeling chocolate - You only need about an ounce of each of these colors to make a dozen cupcakes.
    cupcakes - White cupcakes look the best but you can use any cupcake to make these snowmen.
    frosting - Use vanilla frosting to top your cupcake snowmen.

    Supplies

    non-stick baking mat (or use a gallon-size zip-top bag)
    large fondant rolling pin or wooden rolling pin
    pastry wheel, pizza wheel, or knife
    small teardrop cutter
    small round plunger cutter (or use a #9 or 10 round pastry tip)
    #5 round  pastry tip
    pastry bag and big star tip (for piping frosting on cupcakes)

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    Instructions

    cupcake wrappers cut out of white modeling chocolate.

    Make modeling chocolate cupcake wrappers.

    • Print a copy of the cupcake wrapper template, resizing it as needed to fit around your cupcakes.
    • Cut out around the template.
    • Wrap it around one of your cupcakes, to see if it is the right size.
    • You need the template to overlap at the ends by at least ½ inch, so adjust the template as needed. Re-size then cut out a new template.
    • Roll out modeling chocolate on a non-stick baking mat using a fondant roller.
    • See instructions for rolling out modeling chocolate using a large zip top bag, here.
    • Cut out around the template using a pastry cutter/pizza wheel.
    • Check to make sure they fit around your cupcakes with enough overlap to seal the seam.
    decorating white modeling chocolate cupcake wrappers to look like snowmen to wrap around cupcakes.

    Create the snowman cupcake's face.

    • Color some modeling chocolate orange and some black.
    • Roll them out on a non-stick mat.
    • Use a teardrop cutter to cut out carrot noses and a small round plunger cutter to make eyes.
    • Brush water onto the backside of the eyes and nose and press them onto the modeling chocolate cupcake wrapper.
    • Press the pointed tip of a #5 pastry tip down into the dark modeling chocolate.
    • Turn the tip upside down and tap it on your work surface, allowing the tiny black dot to fall out. You can cut lots of dots before tapping them out.
    • You'll need 7-9 dots per smile. Attach all but the top two dots.
    • Brush on a small circle of pink luster dust, then attach the top two dots over the pink spots.
    making snowman cupcakes wrapped in decorated white modeling chocolate

    Wrap a cupcake with a modeling chocolate wrapper.

    • Wrap the decorated modeling chocolate cupcake wrapper around a cupcake.
    • Brush water on the end pieces and press together.
    • If your modeling chocolate has dried, rub the water on with your finger, making it a bit sticky.
    • Press together the seam.
    • Pipe on a swirl of frosting.
    100% Edible Snowmen Cupcakes
    Can I make snowman cupcakes ahead of time?

    I suggest wrapping your cupcakes the day you will use them. You can make the cupcake wrappers ahead of time and store them in an airtight container to keep them flexible.
    Modeling chocolate hardens a bit as it dries and will have the consistency of a Tootsie Roll. It will hold its shape well, but still, be soft enough to easily bite into.

    How to store your snowman cupcakes?

    Keeping the cupcake wrappers stored in Tupperware or Rubbermaid containers will help to keep the modeling chocolate soft and flexible. Do NOT refrigerate.
    These cupcakes are meant to be eaten using a fork, and the entire thing is edible.

    Recipe

    This recipe was originally published on November 25, 2013.

    Snowman cupcakes are wrapped in white modeling chocolate and are completely edible.
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    Snowman Cupcakes with Modeling Chocolate Cupcake Wrappers
    Prep Time
    30 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     
    Turn ordinary cupcakes into Snowmen by using 100% edible White Chocolate Cupcake Wrappers.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: christmas desserts, edible cupcake wrappers, white chocolate snowman
    Servings: 6
    Author: Beth Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    • 12 ounces white modeling chocolate, (see recipe link in notes)
    • black and orange food coloring
    • pink luster dust
    • 6 cupcakes
    • frosting
    Supplies:
    • non-stick baking mat or use a gallon size zip top bag
    • large fondant rolling pin or wooden rolling pin
    • pastry wheel pizza wheel, or knife
    • small teardrop cutter
    • small round plunger cutter or use a #9 or 10 round pastry tip
    • #5 round pastry tip
    • pastry bag and big star tip for piping frosting on cupcakes
    Instructions
    1. Print a copy of the cupcake wrapper template, resizing it as needed to fit around your cupcakes.
    2. Cut out around the template.
    3. Wrap it around one of your cupcakes, to see if it is the right size. You need the template to overlap at the ends by at least ½ inch, so adjust the template as needed. Re-size then cut out a new template.
    4. Roll out modeling chocolate on a non-stick baking mat using a fondant roller. Cut out around the template using a pastry cutter/pizza wheel. Check to make sure they fit around your cupcakes with enough overlap to seal the seam.
    5. Color some modeling chocolate orange and some black.
    6. Roll them out on a non-stick mat.
    7. Use a teardrop cutter to cut out carrot noses and a small round plunger cutter to make eyes.

    8. Brush water onto the backside of the eyes and nose and press them onto the modeling chocolate cupcake wrapper.

    9. Press the pointed tip of a #5 pastry tip down into the dark modeling chocolate. Turn the tip upside down and tap it on your work surface, allowing the tiny black dot to fall out. You'll need 7-9 dots per smile.
    10. Attach all but the top two dots.
    11. Brush on a small circle of pink luster dust, then attach the top two dots over the pink spots.
    12. Wrap the decorated modeling chocolate cupcake wrapper around a cupcake.
    13. Brush water on the end pieces and press together. If your modeling chocolate has dried, rub the water on with your finger, making it a bit sticky.
    14. Press together the seam.
    15. Pipe on a swirl of frosting.
    16. I suggest wrapping your cupcakes the day you will use them. Store in an airtight plastic container. Do NOT refrigerate.

    17. These cupcakes are meant to be eaten using a fork, and the entire thing is edible.
    Recipe Notes
    • You'll use approximately 1 ½ ounces of modeling chocolate per cupcake. The amount needed will vary based on how thick you make your wrappers and on the size of your cupcakes.
    • See the modeling chocolate recipe- https://hungryhappenings.com/chocolate-making-tips/modeling-chocolate-recipe-candy-clay/

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    1. Vanessa T.

      January 12, 2014 at 9:41 am

      These are adorable! What a fabulous idea 🙂

      http://cafecraftea.blogspot.com

      Reply
    2. Veens @ Our Ordinary Life

      December 16, 2013 at 12:58 am

      Just WOW! It looks so great, I bet it tastes delish! What an amazing talent 🙂

      Reply
    3. easy chocolate cup cake

      December 11, 2013 at 6:57 am

      Impressive snaps posted here about cupcakes for this Christmas..

      Reply
    4. Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration

      December 04, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      Hi Beth! Visiting from Five Heart Home - I absolutely LOVE these adorable snowmen! I am just crazy about snowmen and these are amazing! Thanks for sharing and pinning! Hope you are have a merry week!

      Reply
    5. Lisa@hooplapalooza

      December 03, 2013 at 5:19 pm

      dag gone Beth, these are adorable! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Tracy Ashe

      December 02, 2013 at 7:51 pm

      I will be making these

      Reply
      • beth

        December 02, 2013 at 8:04 pm

        Great, Tracy. Have fun!

        Reply
    7. anastasia anezinis

      November 27, 2013 at 10:38 am

      Great!!!good job-so crafty!

      Reply
    8. Kendra

      November 26, 2013 at 5:53 pm

      Cute idea! I love modeling chocolate - such a better taste than fondant.

      Reply
      • beth

        November 26, 2013 at 10:19 pm

        Oh, I totally agree. I can just sit and eat modeling chocolate as a sweet treat. I usually pull fondant off whatever it's on, and throw it away.

        Reply
    9. Karen @ Sugartown Sweets

      November 26, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      I have a soft spot in my heart for the ever cute snowman..and these are adorable. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 🙂

      Reply
      • beth

        November 26, 2013 at 10:19 pm

        Me too. I love snowmen! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, too.

        Reply
    10. The Partiologist

      November 26, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      I think these are my favorite of your edible cupcake wrappers! Love 'em!

      Reply
      • beth

        November 26, 2013 at 10:20 pm

        Wait until you see those to come! You might have a hard time choosing your favorite after you see all of them:)

        Reply
    11. MOrgan

      November 26, 2013 at 2:16 am

      I love, love. love these. So perfect!!

      Reply
    12. The Bearfoot Baker

      November 25, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      I am in love with these SNOWMEN!! And I love your brain!! My jaw is on the floor! Pinning now.

      Reply
      • beth

        November 26, 2013 at 10:21 pm

        Thanks! My brain is a bit crazy but I'm happy with it:)

        Reply
    13. Hannah Marie

      November 25, 2013 at 10:19 pm

      If only i had your amazing talent!!

      Reply
    14. Anonymous

      November 25, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      As always, I love it. Thanks Trish

      Reply
    15. MissCandiquik

      November 25, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      honestly - too cute!!!!

      Reply

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