Snowman Soup “Recipe”

We make this recipe every year and it is a huge hit with any age!  We like to put these next to cute coffee mugs at holiday meals or use them as party favors during any autumn or winter gathering.

Prep Time: Once supplies are gathered, about one minute per bag.
Yields: As many bags as you want to put together!

Ingredients

• Hot chocolate mix
• 1 or 2 boxes of peppermint candy canes
• 1 bag of Hershey’s kisses
• 1 bag of miniature marshmallows

Supplies

• Sandwich size zip-top baggies
• Tape or stapler with staples
• Scissors (preferably fancy, but regular are okay too)
• Snowman soup poem (Free printable here!)

Instructions

• Place 1/4 cup hot chocolate mix into a sandwich size zip-top bag
• Add  about three hershey’s kisses (still in wrappers)
• Include around a dozen miniature marshmallows
• Place a candy cane on top (still in wrapper)
• Seal bag
• Staple or tape snowman soup poem to top of bag

Making the snowman soup:

Follow the instructions on the poem.  Basically, you’ll just put a cup of hot milk into a mug (water will do in a pinch) and add all of the ingredients that are in the bag.  The candy cane can be used to stir the “soup” and adds a delicious minty flavor, which is perfect for those of you who enjoy mint chocolate! People who don’t like mint chocolate can just stir with a spoon instead.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Yields: approx 12 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less

Ingredients

• 2 cups nonfat dry milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet or unsweetened baking cocoa

Instructions

• Stir together and store in an airtight container.
• To make hot chocolate, combine 1/4 cup of mix with 1 cup of hot milk (water will do in a pinch, but milk adds a much richer, creamier flavor).
• If desired, top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce or sprinkles.

This recipe was adapted from Tammy’s Recipes.

NOTE: Visit DavonneParks.com/snowman-soup to see a fun kid (or party-favor) friendly addition to this recipe!