Melted Snowman Cupcakes

These Melted Snowman Cupcakes are everyday and also seasonal at the same time. They could be perfect for a holiday celebration, but they’re also terrific for making any time through the winter!

Some of us live where snow is abundant each winter and some of us live in a location where we wish we saw more snow in the winter.

No matter where you live I am certain that you have a definite opinion in regards to your feelings about snow. You either LOVE IT or NOT! 😁

We have been getting snow every 3-4 days lately!

One thing I know for sure is that no matter how you feel about snow, you will without a doubt LOVE these adorable Melted Snowman Cupcakes.

You don’t have to venture outside in the cold to get your snowman fix. 😂 You can have just as much fun in your nice, warm, cozy kitchen making memories with your favorite people.

Our Melted Snowman Cupcakes are the BEST kind of snowman, a melting one that you can have oodles of fun eating.

If you want more fun and fabulous cupcake recipes, try my Rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes, Easy DIY Speckled Mermaid Cupcakes, or Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes.

Ingredients Needed For Melted Snowman Cupcake Recipe

• White Cake Mix – I use Betty Crocker but use whatever you prefer
• Water – needed for cake mix
• Vegetable Oil – needed for cake mix
• Eggs – needed for cake mix
• Marshmallows – you need to use the large marshmallows
• Pretzel Sticks – broken in half
• Mini M&M’s
• White Frosting – store bought or homemade
• White Edible Glitter
• Orange Cookie Icing – store bought or homemade
• Black Cookie Icing – store bought or homemade

How To Make Melted Snowman Cupcakes

Just follow these step-by-step instructions!

Step 1

Begin by placing the paper cupcake liners in the muffin tin and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Next, you will need a large bowl to prepare the cake mix. Combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs as per the directions on the box.

Step 3

Fill each paper cupcake liner approximately 2/3 full. Then bake for about 18 minutes. When finished baking, remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

Step 4

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost with white frosting.

Step 5

Now, pour the edible glitter on a large plate. Carefully roll the edges of the frosting all the way around to coat.

Step 6

Cut the large marshmallow in half and place half cut side down in the center of the cupcake.

Step 7

Next, add the 2 halves of a pretzel stick to each side of the marshmallow as the snowman’s arms.

Step 8

Use 3 of the mini M&M’s on the top of the cupcake icing for the buttons.

Step 9

Finally, make eyes with the black cookie icing and an orange triangle carrot for the nose with the orange cookie icing.

Step 10

Allow icing to dry completely and ENJOY!

Melted Snowman Cupcakes Recipe Notes And Tips

• There are edible ink markers that you can use to draw the face on the marshmallow if you have one or want to purchase one.

• You can use your cookie icing to pipe on the arms if you don’t want to use or do not like pretzel sticks.

• It is very important that you allow the cupcakes to cool COMPLETELY before decorating. It will be much easier to ice them and there will be no worries that the icing will be too soft or melt.

Variations of Melted Snowman Cupcakes To Try

• If you are feeling a little more adventurous, use fondant and modeling chocolate to make the orange carrot nose and the arms.

• Use 3 like colored confetti sprinkles as the buttons if you don’t have any mini M&M’s.

• I personally would leave the marshmallow whole instead of cutting it in half. I love marshmallows and you have more surface to put an adorable face on the front. 😉

• White cake mix is always yummy but definitely make what you love most. Strawberry, chocolate or lemon are all delicious and yummy choices.

• Black string licorice would work perfectly to use for arms.

Melted Snowman Cupcakes FAQs

Here are some common questions about making these Melted Snowman Cupcakes and the answers.

What is the difference between royal icing and cookie icing?

Royal icing and cookie icing are very similar and can be used in pretty much the same manner. However, cookie icing does not dry as hard as royal icing. It also works great for piping designs or flooding cookies.

How long will my Melted Snowman Cupcakes stay fresh?

These cupcakes will stay fresh for up to 2 – 3 days. You do not need to keep them in the refrigerator but can store them at room temperature in an air-tight container.

Can I freeze the Melted Snowman Cupcakes?

If you want to freeze the cupcakes prior to decorating that would be optimal. They will freeze nicely in a freezer-safe, air-tight container for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use, thaw and decorate.

I would not recommend freezing these cupcakes after you have decorated them. The decorations would likely not hold up during or after the thawing process.

More Adorable and Delicious Dessert Recipes To Try

If you love these melted snowman cupcakes, make sure you check out these other popular recipes too!

• Apple Pie Bites (Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups)
• 3 Ingredient Frozen Banana Ice Cream With Nutella
• Rainbow Unicorn Cake
• Ice Cream Cakesicles: Perfect Party Treat
• Easy Colorful Rainbow Donuts