Snowman Treats

Snowman Treat: A Simple ;) Winter Treat for Children to Create

I would tell you I love cooking with children but that would be a lie. It is a bit hectic, messy, crazy and (dare I say it) unsanitary. But the benefits out way the hassle and headaches. I do love watching their minds process the directions in the recipe. I love how they don’t realize they are working and learning. They’re so focused on the outcome (something good to eat) that all else fades into a dimly remembered work. Therefore this blog is a “cooking” entry for adults and children to “cook” together, (or if you are really smart, kids, you can do most of it on your own.)

Now, how to make snowman treats. Just follow each step and create away. Soon you’ll be munching on a delicious snowman of your own making. 

Snowman Treats Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

3 large marshmallows

2 pretzel sticks

1 gummi string or string candy

4 inches of raw spaghetti
4 mini M&M's

1 white cookie

1 Tbsp. white frosting

1 paper plate

Directions

First gather all your ingredients.

Measure 1 Tbsp. (tablespoon) of white frosting. Level it down with a knife so you have exactly 1 Tbsp.

Place 1 Tbsp. of white frosting, and white cookie on the plate.

Carefully use a plastic knife to lightly frost the top of your white cookie. (I know the knife in this picture is not a plastic one. You should only use a real butter knife with an adults permission. Even though they’re not too sharp they can really cut you. I know but that is another story.)

Take 1 marshmallow and lightly frost the top.

Place this marshmallow on top of the cookie.

Now get your ruler and 1 piece of raw spaghetti. Measure a 4 inch piece of spaghetti. Then break the spaghetti there. After breaking it, if it isn’t exactly 4 inches, that’s ok.

Insert the 4 inch piece of raw spaghetti into the center of the marshmallow on the cookie.

Frost the top and bottom of a second marshmallow. Slide it down the piece of spaghetti. 

Frost the bottom of the third marshmallow. Slide it down the piece of spaghetti. You’ve just created the body of your snowman.

Frost the back of 4 mini M&M’s. Place two on the top marshmallow for eyes. Place the other two on the middle marshmallow for buttons. (Yes, I know this picture doesn’t show the buttons. I didn’t decide to place them until the end because I had too many left over M&M’s.)

Stick 2 pretzel sticks in the side of the 2^nd marshmallow for arms.

Frost the back of your gummi string. Place it on the top marshmallow for a mouth.

Here’s your finished snowman. And the mess, well it is finger licking good. 

For more fun and less messy December activities check out “Thinking Your Way Through December” at:

 http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/December-Thinking-Activities