This winter, get crafty in the kitchen by making these sweet and salty Chocolate Pretzel Snowmen! Each white chocolate-dipped pretzel snowman couldn't be cuter, complete with a tiny orange carrot nose and a snowflake-topped hat. They make the perfect Christmas treats, winter party favors, and fun kitchen crafts for kids and adults alike.
(Originally published January 7, 2015 | Updated for 2026)
The Inspiration Behind These Pretzel Snowmen
A simple classic wintertime craft inspired me to create these edible snowmen. Instead of using wooden craft sticks painted and glued together, I used white chocolate-dipped pretzel sticks for a treat that is as delicious as it is cute!
I’m not sure who made the very first craft-stick snowman, but I'm pretty positive it was around long before the internet took off. I have a vague recollection of seeing kits to make that classic craft back in the '80s in Oriental Trading catalogs.
I always thought they’d make a fun edible craft, but I knew standard pretzel rods would make a much larger treat than most people want to eat, and tiny pretzel sticks would be far too small to work with.
Finding the Best Pretzels for Snowman Crafts
When I stumbled upon a bag of Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Dipping Sticks—which are a little over 3 inches long and about two to three times thicker than a standard pretzel stick—I knew they were just right.
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Where to Find Dipping Pretzels: These dipping sticks aren't always stocked at every grocery store, but you can usually find them at Kroger or Walmart. You can also order them online in bulk on Amazon—which is perfect if you are making a large batch of winter treats or hosting a holiday decorating party with friends!
I made just enough to share with friends on a cold and blustery winter's day, but this recipe is easily scaled up for holiday bake sales or classroom treats.
Recommended Crafting Supplies
Here are the key ingredients and tools used for this project:
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Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Dipping Sticks
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Wilton Bright White Candy Melts (or tempered pure white chocolate)
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Wilton Dark Cocoa Candy Melts (or tempered semi-sweet chocolate)
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Wilton Orange Candy Melts
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White Snowflake Sprinkles (large size)
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Parchment Paper
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Food-Safe Paintbrush or piping bags
Buy Supplies
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Step 1: Make the Orange Carrot Noses
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Melt your orange candy melts and pour them into a small zip-top bag or piping bag. Snip a tiny tip off the corner.
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Pipe small, triangle-shaped orange carrot noses onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Aim for each nose to be about ¾ inch long.
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Place the tray in the freezer for about 2 minutes until the candy noses are completely set.
Step 2: Prep and Dip the Pretzel Base
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Open your bag of dipping sticks and sort through to find pretzels of similar lengths. You will need 6 pretzels of equal size for each snowman head, plus 1 longer pretzel for the brim of the hat.
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Dip each of the 6 base pretzels into melted white chocolate, letting any excess drip back into the bowl. Place them side-by-side on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet so they fuse together.
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Chill: Place the pan in the refrigerator for 3–5 minutes if using pure white chocolate, or in the freezer if using confectionery candy coatings.
Tip: Do not allow your chocolate-dipped pretzels to chill for too long or the white chocolate/candy melts will crack.
Step 3: Add the Snowman Hat
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Allow the chilled white chocolate pretzels to warm up to room temperature.
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Dip the uncoated top ends into melted dark chocolate to create the top of the hat.
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Dip your 7th pretzel completely into the dark chocolate. Allow the excess to drip off, and let it sit for about a minute to begin setting.
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Place this full pretzel at a slight angle right across the bottom edge of the dark chocolate tops to form the brim of the snowman's hat.
Tip: You can dip all your pretzel hat brims and allow them to harden before attaching them to the snowmen if you prefer.
Step 4: Decorate the Face & Hat
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Dip a food-safe paintbrush into melted dark chocolate to paint eyes and a cheery smile onto each snowman.
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Attach an orange carrot nose using a tiny dab of melted white chocolate.
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Attach a candy snowflake sprinkle to each hat with another small dab of white chocolate. (Stars, candy flowers, or a colored candy band above the brim also look fantastic!)
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Chill for 2–3 minutes until the dark chocolate details are completely set.
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Storage: Store your finished snowman pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.
Recipe and Video
- 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
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Pipe small triangle shaped orange carrot noses onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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Freeze for 2 minutes.
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Remove from freezer and peel them off the paper.
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Dip one pretzel into white chocolate, leaving the top edge un-coated.
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Set on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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Dip 5 more pretzels, setting them next to each other on the pan.
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Freeze for 3-5 minutes until the chocolate sets.
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Dip the un-coated part of the pretzels in dark chocolate.
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Set on baking pan.
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Dip one whole pretzel in dark chocolate and set it across the snowman creating the brim of the hat.
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Freeze for a few minutes until hardened.
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Attach one orange carrot nose to the snowman's face and a white snowflake on each hat.
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Paint or pipe dark chocolate dots for the eyes and mouth.
Recipe Video
Store your finished snowman pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.
Related Recipes
Have fun making your Chocolate Snowman Pretzels.
This winter, you might also like to make these other cute Snowman Treats and snacks.
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...
Chocolate Penguin Pretzels
Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer • White Chocolate Pretzel Olaf
Chocolate Pretzel Scarecrows • Chocolate Pretzel Turkeys
Black Crow Pretzels • White Chocolate Pretzel Easter Chicks
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Lori Hilton says
I have a child that breaks out with hives if he eats dairy. Is there a meltable non dairy chocolate that you know of?
Beth Klosterboer says
Hi Lori,
I have never tried vegan white chocolate but it does exist. I just read an article about it here - https://vegnews.com/products/vegan-white-chocolate-where-buy
If there is cocoa butter (which is dairy-free) in the ingredients, it would need to be tempered (heated and cooled to specific temperatures) in order to harden properly. If it contains palm kernel oil or other type of fat other than cocoa butter, you could use it just like candy melts. You'd simply melt it and use it to dip the pretzels.
I hope this helps.
Kim (Life in the Van) says
These are absolutely adorable. Easy to make. Can't wait to try these!
Dennis R. Hughes says
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 ?
Beth says
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!
Marilyn says
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.)
Beth says
Thanks, Marilyn. Yes, you can use almond bark. Have fun making some snowmen. 🙂
Loren says
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 🙂
Beth says
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.
Janet says
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.
Beth says
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. 🙂
Kristen says
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.
Amanda says
OMG you always make the cutest food! You are so talented! I will be sharing these on Facebook 🙂
Beth says
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:)
mccliza says
Is there any reason you couldn't make these smaller with the little stick pretzels? They are adorable!
Beth says
You could definitely do them with the stick pretzels to make smaller versions of these winter treats. Thanks:)
Beatrice Little says
They are very nice
Beth says
Thank you!
Janice Pepe says
Love these! really cute!
Alice Faust-Schoonover says
Would love to see more I love doing things like this I make plates up for Christmas for gifts
Beth says
I hope you give these a try:)
Lynda Eddy says
Just wanted to let you know that "Michaels Craft Store" sells the pretzel rods also.
beth says
They would certainly warm year heart during the cold months!
Sugartown Sweets says
I'm in love with these adorable snowmen!! What an awesome canvas you created with these pretzels! Can't wait to see more.
beth says
Thanks. I am so excited to turn this idea into other designs. I already posted another one.
Michelle Clausen says
love these beth! you are an idea machine! how do you get so much content out so fast!! happy new year!
beth says
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.
Tavette Tavetta says
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.
beth says
I have lots of ideas using these pretzels including a witch, so stay tuned for more throughout the year.
The Partiologist says
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!
beth says
Great minds think alike:)
Lisa@hooplapalooza says
super duper clever! leave it to you to think of something edible by looking at a craft! 🙂
beth says
Thanks, Lisa. I look at everything in terms of edible crafts, and I mean everything:)
Cindyzs (cindy zemble stewart/freespiritczs) says
Beth, those are just adorable! 🙂
beth says
Thanks so much, Cindy:)
frances says
wouldent a candy corn do in place of the carrot for the nose?
Beth says
Sure that would work:)