Melted Snowman Bark
This is an easy, small-batch holiday treat that won’t overwhelm a small household. It’s fun to make, perfect for cozy baking days, and gives you just enough to enjoy without filling your kitchen with sweets. Cute, simple, and festive without the fuss.
Each bite is creamy white chocolate, salty pretzels, and sweet candy details. The mix of sweet and salty makes these little snowmen hard to resist, and the fun design makes them a hit with kids and adults. They look adorable on dessert plates or tucked into holiday treat bags.
And speaking of kids, they can absolutely help make these. You can make the body while they add the details. It’s the perfect party craft for kid’s parties, school parties, or even Christmas Eve when you’re trying to save your sanity.
Actually, this is the perfect edible craft to do with kids right AFTER Thanksgiving dinner when everyone is tired and the kids are raring to go. Put one adult in charge and turn the kids loose to decorate them. The kids can share their snowmen with everyone there, and they’ve already ticked off their first Christmas-y craft of the season.
Make this recipe when you want something festive and homemade for the holidays without spending hours in the kitchen. They’re also great for gift-giving; a simple and cheerful treat to share with neighbors, coworkers, or teachers.
What You Need To Make Melted Snowman Bark
Before you start, make a quick shopping list so nothing gets forgotten. Being prepared makes holiday baking feel easier and way more enjoyable.
bright white candy melts
Reese’s Minis
candy eyeballs
orange long sprinkles
pretzel sticks
Mini M&Ms
To switch things up, double or triple this recipe if you need more treats for gifting or parties. It scales easily and still comes together quickly, making it perfect when you want something impressive without extra work.
If you like mint flavor, try swapping out the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with Minty Bells. Just cut them in half the same as the cups, they’re just as cute.
To Store These Candies
Store these snowmen in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. As long as you’re using candy melts or almond bark, you can keep them in the pantry unless your kitchen gets very warm.
Melted Snowman Bark
Equipment
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet or tray
Ingredients
- 4 oz bright white candy melts about 1 ½ cups
- 4 Reese’s Minis candies cut in half
- 16 candy eyeballs
- 8 orange long sprinkles
- 8 pretzel sticks broken in half
- 24 Mini M&Ms 3 of the same color for each snowman
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper
- Cut Reese’s Minis in half and break pretzel sticks in half
- Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth
- Drop spoonfuls of melted candy onto parchment and spread into oval shapes (work in small batches so the candy doesn’t set before decorating)
- Place a half Reese’s Mini near the top of each oval for a hat
- Add two candy eyeballs under the hat and an orange sprinkle below for the nose
- Place pretzel halves on either side for arms
- Add three matching Mini M&Ms down the center as buttons
- Let set for 1 hour until firm
