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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft

    Published: Dec 6, '19 · Modified: Dec 6, '19 · By: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This winter, get crafty in the kitchen by making some sweet and salty snowmen pretzels.  Each Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft couldn't be cuter with their orange carrot noses and snowflake topped hats. They make perfect Christmas treats and wintertime snacks.

    Originally published on January 7, 2015.

    This winter, get crafty in the kitchen by making some sweet and salty snowmen pretzels. Each Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft couldn't be cuter with their orange carrot noses and snowflake topped hats. They make perfect Christmas treats and wintertime snacks.

    A simple wintertime craft inspired me to make these Chocolate Pretzel Snowmen. Instead of using popsicle sticks that have been painted and glued together to create my craft, I used chocolate dipped pretzels for a cute and tasty treat.

    I'm not sure who made the very first popsicle stick snowman, but I'm pretty positive it was many years before the internet was popular. I have a vague recollection of seeing kits to make this craft back in the 80's in Oriental Trading catalogs.

    I always thought they'd make a fun edible craft but knew that using pretzel rods would make a much larger treat than most people would want to eat and using pretzel sticks would be too small.

    This winter, get crafty in the kitchen by making some sweet and salty snowmen pretzels. Each Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft couldn't be cuter with their orange carrot noses and snowflake topped hats. They make perfect Christmas treats and wintertime snacks.

    When I found a bag of pretzel dipping sticks made by Snyder's of Hanover, which are a little over 3 inches long and about twice, maybe three times as thick as a pretzel stick, I knew they were just right. (affiliate link)

    The Dipping Pretzels, unfortunately, are not available at all grocery stores. I happened upon them while shopping at Kroger and also found them at Walmart. So, if you find them in your store, be sure to pick up a bag or two, so you can make these snowmen or one of the many other designs I'll be sharing with you soon.

    You can get them from Amazon, but you have to buy 12 bags. That's a lot of snowmen treats, but perhaps you need a lot or you'll share the bags with some friends. I only made a few, just enough to share with some friends on a cold and blustery winter's day.

    This winter, get crafty in the kitchen by making some sweet and salty snowmen pretzels. Each Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft couldn't be cuter with their orange carrot noses and snowflake topped hats. They make perfect Christmas treats and wintertime snacks.

    Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft

    Items used for this project that are available on Amazon.com (commission earned for sales)

          

    Here's a new video tutorial that shows you the entire process.

     

    Step-by-step instructions:

    Make orange carrot noses to attach to snowman pretzels using orange candy melts.

    Pour melted orange candy melts into a small zip-top bag, and snip off one tip.

    Pipe small triangle shaped orange carrot noses onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Each nose should be about ¾ inch long.

    Pop tray in freezer for about 2 minutes, until the candy noses are set.

    Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Dipping Sticks are just the right size to make Chocolate Snowmen Pretzels.

    When you open your bag of Dipping Sticks. you will find various pretzel lengths.

    I found it best to put 6 pretzels of similar size together for the snowman head, then find one that was longer for the brim of the hat.

    How to dip pretzels in white chocolate to make snowman pretzels.

    Dip each of the 6 pretzel sticks into the white chocolate, remove from the chocolate and allow excess to drip back into the bowl then set them next to each other on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

    Pop in the refrigerator if using pure white chocolate and the freezer if using confectionery coating for 3-5 minutes until the chocolate sets.

    How to make chocolate dipped pretzel snowmen. See the step-by-step tutorial at hungryhappenings.com

    Allow the pretzels to warm up to room temperature, then dip the un-coated ends into dark chocolate.

    Dip one pretzel completely in the dark chocolate, allow excess to drip off and let it sit a minute to begin hardening. Place it at a slight angle just at the bottom edge of the dark chocolate dipped pretzels forming the brim of the snowman's hat.

    You can dip all your pretzel brims and allow them to harden before adding them to the snowmen if you prefer.

    How to make chocolate dipped pretzel snowmen | hungryhappenings.com

    Use a food use only paintbrush, to paint chocolate eyes and a mouth onto each snowman.

    Attach one orange carrot nose to each snowman using a dab of white chocolate.

    Chill for 2-3 minutes until hardened.

    How to make chocolate dipped pretzel snowmen. See the recipe and instructions at HungryHappenings.com.

    Use a dab of white chocolate to attach a candy snowflake sprinkle to each hat.

    I used Wilton's large white snowflake sprinkles to adorn my hats.

    You can use any decoration you like. Stars or flowers would be great too. If you want to get fancy, add a band just above the hat brim.

    Store in an airtight container for up to a month.

    Snowman Pretzels Recipe

    Turn dipping pretzels into these adorable Chocolate Snowman Pretzel Crafts. They make super cute holiday gifts.
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    Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft
    Prep Time
    45 mins
    Total Time
    45 mins
     
    Turn pretzels into cute white chocolate snowmen.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chocolate covered pretzel, christmas desserts, pretzel snowmen
    Servings: 24
    Author: Beth Jackson Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    • 2 ounces melted orange Candy Melts*
    • 1 bag Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Dipping Sticks
    • 16 ounces melted and tempered pure white chocolate
    • or melted white confectionery coating/Candy Melts*
    • 8 ounces melted and tempered pure semi-sweet chocolate
    • or melted dark cocoa confectionery coating/Candy Melts*
    • 24 snowflake sprinkles
    • *Find melting tempering instructions on the Chocolate Making Tips Page at HungryHappenings.com
    Instructions
    1. Pipe small triangle shaped orange carrot noses onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    2. Freeze for 2 minutes.
    3. Remove from freezer and peel them off the paper.
    4. Dip one pretzel into white chocolate, leaving the top edge un-coated.
    5. Set on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    6. Dip 5 more pretzels, setting them next to each other on the pan.
    7. Freeze for 3-5 minutes until the chocolate sets.
    8. Dip the un-coated part of the pretzels in dark chocolate.
    9. Set on baking pan.
    10. Dip one whole pretzel in dark chocolate and set it across the snowman creating the brim of the hat.
    11. Freeze for a few minutes until hardened.
    12. Attach one orange carrot nose to the snowman's face and a white snowflake on each hat.
    13. Paint or pipe dark chocolate dots for the eyes and mouth.

    This winter get crafty in the kitchen by making some sweet and salty snowmen pretzels. Each Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft couldn't be cuter with their orange carrot noses and snowflake topped hats. They make perfect Christmas treats and wintertime snacks.

    Have fun making your Chocolate Snowman Pretzels.

    This winter, you might also like to make these other cute Snowman Treats & Snacks

    This winter have fun making some cute Snowman Treats and Snacks. Snowman cupcakes, chocolates, cheesecake, and pretzels will make wonderful Christmas treats. See all the recipes at HungryHappenings.com.

    Frosty Snowman Pretzels • Snowflake Filled Snowman Cookies
    Snowman Cupcakes • Snowman Truffles filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee Ganache
    Silly Snowman Rice Krispie Treats • Mini Cheesecake Snowmen
    Skillet Dip Snowman • Mini Snowmen Cheese Balls

    If you want to make some more chocolate pretzel crafts, check these out...

    Turn chocolate pretzels into fun holiday treats. Make snowmen, penguins, reindeer, scarecrows, turkeys, crows, and chicks. See the tutorials at HungryHappenings.com.

    Chocolate Penguin Pretzels
    Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer • White Chocolate Pretzel Olaf
    Chocolate Pretzel Scarecrows • Chocolate Pretzel Turkeys
    Black Crow Pretzels
     • White Chocolate Pretzel Easter Chicks

    Be sure to check out all my fun Christmas Recipes!

    Reversible Scarecrow Snowman Pallet Craft

    If you'd like to make a more permanent version of this project be sure to check out the tutorial for a Reversible Scarecrow Snowman Pallet Craft at Crafts by Amanda. 

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    1. Kim (Life in the Van)

      December 13, 2016 at 6:22 am

      These are absolutely adorable. Easy to make. Can't wait to try these!

      Reply
    2. Dennis R. Hughes

      November 26, 2016 at 10:48 am

      Went bananas when I found these delightful "doins" and want to get your printed book on making them but, for some reason, I can't get it ordered. I see Amazon is involved but is there a way to order it by mail ?

      Reply
      • Beth

        November 27, 2016 at 3:32 pm

        Hi Dennis, there are a few ways to order my Candy Clay Creations book. You can order it through amazon and they will mail you a printed book. You can click on this link and you'll find the sales page on Amazon. http://amzn.to/2fC6IIb

        You can also order an e-book if you prefer that and once you've paid you can instantly download the pdf file of the book. Use this link to do that. https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?c=cart&ejc=2&cl=318718&i=1517386

        I hope you enjoy the book!

        Reply
    3. Marilyn

      December 23, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Hi Beth! these are so cute! i was just wondering if you can use almond bark for these also? ( i have a lot of it hanging around.)

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 24, 2015 at 7:56 am

        Thanks, Marilyn. Yes, you can use almond bark. Have fun making some snowmen. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Loren

      December 16, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Hi Beth! These are so adorable! I am making them for my son's school and was wondering if I can keep them in a container in the fridge? Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 16, 2015 at 11:04 pm

        Hi Loren, if you keep them in an airtight container at room temperature they will keep for about a month. I don't recommend storing them in the refrigerator. Have fun. I hope your son's classmates enjoy their treats.

        Reply
    5. Janet

      December 05, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Hi Beth. I made the snowmen today and they were really fun to make. I couldn't find the dipping pretzels in the Walmart by my house, so I made them with regular pretzel sticks. For the nose I did an orange mini kiss instead of the carrot shape and I had to double dip the pretzels in the white chocolate, but they turned out almost like yours. I will make them again. Thank yoiu for your website. Very creative.

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 06, 2015 at 10:42 am

        Hi Janet, I'm so happy to hear you made the snowman and am glad to know they worked with the smaller pretzel sticks. I'd love to share a picture of your snowmen in my Readers' Gallery. If you'd like to send one to beth@hungryhappenings.com. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Kristen

      November 24, 2015 at 11:54 am

      These are adorable! I was planning on only making cookies to give as gifts for the holidays but your website has so many great candy ideas too! I'm definitely going to make these pretzel snowmen.

      Reply
    7. Amanda

      October 24, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      OMG you always make the cutest food! You are so talented! I will be sharing these on Facebook 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 25, 2015 at 8:52 am

        Thanks so much for sharing, Amanda! I am in awe of your creative genius and am so happy to know you enjoy my creations too:)

        Reply
    8. mccliza

      October 24, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      Is there any reason you couldn't make these smaller with the little stick pretzels? They are adorable!

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 25, 2015 at 8:54 am

        You could definitely do them with the stick pretzels to make smaller versions of these winter treats. Thanks:)

        Reply
    9. Beatrice Little

      October 24, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      They are very nice

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 25, 2015 at 4:14 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Janice Pepe

      October 24, 2015 at 11:21 am

      Love these! really cute!

      Reply
    11. Alice Faust-Schoonover

      October 24, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Would love to see more I love doing things like this I make plates up for Christmas for gifts

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 25, 2015 at 4:22 pm

        I hope you give these a try:)

        Reply
    12. Lynda Eddy

      October 23, 2015 at 10:39 am

      Just wanted to let you know that "Michaels Craft Store" sells the pretzel rods also.

      Reply
    13. beth

      January 09, 2015 at 2:58 am

      They would certainly warm year heart during the cold months!

      Reply
    14. Sugartown Sweets

      January 08, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      I'm in love with these adorable snowmen!! What an awesome canvas you created with these pretzels! Can't wait to see more.

      Reply
      • beth

        January 09, 2015 at 3:13 am

        Thanks. I am so excited to turn this idea into other designs. I already posted another one.

        Reply
    15. Michelle Clausen

      January 08, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      love these beth! you are an idea machine! how do you get so much content out so fast!! happy new year!

      Reply
      • beth

        January 09, 2015 at 3:11 am

        Thanks, Michelle. I have more ideas than I have time to create. If someone would take over all the other blogging stuff, I'd be able to post once a day! I'd love that.

        Reply
    16. Tavette Tavetta

      January 08, 2015 at 5:06 am

      They're adorable and I saw the pretzel dipping sticks in Walmart also. For some reason I'm imagining them turned into witches for Halloween - give that a thought 🙂

      Only you would have looked at wooden sticks painted white & thought of this.

      Tavette - S. Fla.

      Reply
      • beth

        January 09, 2015 at 3:08 am

        I have lots of ideas using these pretzels including a witch, so stay tuned for more throughout the year.

        Reply
    17. The Partiologist

      January 08, 2015 at 1:08 am

      Would you believe I actually have had my pretzels ready to go after seeing this in OT. You beat me to it and I LOVE the way your little snowmen pretzels turned out!

      Reply
      • beth

        January 09, 2015 at 3:02 am

        Great minds think alike:)

        Reply
    18. Lisa@hooplapalooza

      January 07, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      super duper clever! leave it to you to think of something edible by looking at a craft! 🙂

      Reply
      • beth

        January 09, 2015 at 2:59 am

        Thanks, Lisa. I look at everything in terms of edible crafts, and I mean everything:)

        Reply
    19. Cindyzs (cindy zemble stewart/freespiritczs)

      January 07, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Beth, those are just adorable! 🙂

      Reply
      • beth

        January 07, 2015 at 2:44 pm

        Thanks so much, Cindy:)

        Reply
      • frances

        November 11, 2015 at 7:43 pm

        wouldent a candy corn do in place of the carrot for the nose?

        Reply
        • Beth

          November 12, 2015 at 8:09 am

          Sure that would work:)

          Reply

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