My kiddos love activities that include a bit of holiday magic and of course marshmallows. This fun and easy Christmas marshmallow crafts will surely bring them joy (and yes, the will get sticky). These 15 marshmallow holiday treats are easy enough to make with little helps and are adorable enough to be displayed. Let's grab marshmallows and sweets, and make fun memories together!
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1) Marshmallow Snowman Hot Cocoa
Imagine a little snowman marshmallow dancing in a hot cocoa cup, the children will be screaming (in a good way).
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Marshmallow Snowman Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
Method
- Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until smooth, then add the chocolate chips and stir until melted.
- Stir in the vanilla and pour the cocoa into four mugs.
- For each snowman, thread a mini marshmallow and a large marshmallow onto a toothpick, then float it on top of the cocoa.
- Dot on eyes and buttons with black gel, add a tiny orange nose, and tuck broken pretzel sticks in as arms.
Notes
2) Gooey Rice Krispie Christmas Trees
Classic crispy treats are getting a green glow up in their transformation into adorable mini Christmas trees, and they are fun to decorate!
Gooey Rice Krispie Christmas Trees
Ingredients
Method
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat, then add the marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Stir in the green food coloring until the mixture is evenly tinted.
- Remove from heat and fold in the cereal until everything is coated.
- Let the mixture cool just enough to handle, then butter your hands and shape it into cone-shaped little trees.
- Press mini candies all over as ornaments and top each tree with a star sprinkle.
Notes
3) Santa Hat Marshmallow Pops
The little Santa hats on a stick are so happy and cheerful, it's like they're winking at you! Ideal for tiny party hands!
Santa Hat Marshmallow Pops
Ingredients
Method
- Push a lollipop stick into the flat end of each large marshmallow.
- Melt the red candy melts in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip each marshmallow into the red coating, leaving a white band at the base for the hat brim.
- Sprinkle the white band with sanding sugar before the coating sets.
- Press a mini marshmallow onto the pointed tip as the pom-pom and stand the pops upright to set.
Notes
4) Peppermint Marshmallow Fudge
When I bring this fudge to cookie swaps, it is gone in seconds! It has a cool creamy texture with just enough mint to give it a refreshing taste.
Peppermint Marshmallow Fudge
Ingredients
Method
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the white chocolate chips with the condensed milk, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the marshmallow creme, peppermint extract, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the fudge into the pan and sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top, pressing them in gently.
- Chill until firm, about 2 hours, then lift out and cut into squares.
Notes
5) Marshmallow Reindeer Cookies
With pretzel antlers, a candy eye, and a red nose, these reindeer are super adorable. Kids are sure to love them!
Marshmallow Reindeer Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip a marshmallow in chocolate and set it on a cookie to glue it down, then coat the whole top.
- While the chocolate is wet, press two pretzel twists in at the top as antlers.
- Add two candy eyes and a red candy nose to each reindeer face.
- Let the cookies set on parchment until the chocolate firms up.
Notes
6) Melting Snowman Bark
A great part of the charm here are the little puddly snowmen who look like they've had a long day. Kids love it.
Melting Snowman Bark
Ingredients
Method
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth, then spread it across the sheet.
- Microwave the marshmallows on a separate plate for a few seconds until just slightly melted and squishy.
- Press the softened marshmallows into the warm bark so they spread into little puddles.
- Add gel-dot eyes and orange noses, press in mini chocolate-chip buttons and pretzel arms, then chill until set and break into pieces.
Notes
7) Christmas Marshmallow Wreaths
Place some green coconut and a couple of red candies, and you have made a wreath that looks fancy, but is really very simple.
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Christmas Marshmallow Wreaths
Ingredients
Method
- Toss the coconut with the green food coloring in a zip-top bag until evenly tinted.
- Dip each mini marshmallow into the melted white chocolate.
- Roll the coated marshmallows in the green coconut to cover.
- Arrange the coated marshmallows in small rings on parchment to form wreaths, pressing them together so they stick.
- Dot each wreath with red candies as berries and let set until firm.
Notes
8) Gingerbread Marshmallow Bars
These bars are easy to make and packed with all of the warm gingerbread spices of the season. My house smells amazing when I bake these!
Gingerbread Marshmallow Bars
Ingredients
Method
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat, then add the marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Stir in the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until the marshmallow is evenly spiced.
- Remove from heat and fold in the cereal until fully coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into a buttered 9x13 pan and let it cool.
- Drizzle white icing over the top, then cut into bars once set.
Notes
9) S'mores Christmas Crunch
Marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate come together with all the elements of a delicious holiday snack mix, and this sweet, salty, crunchy, and absolutely irresistible mixture can be eaten by the handful!
S'mores Christmas Crunch
Ingredients
Method
- Toss the graham cereal and mini marshmallows together in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the melted milk chocolate over the mixture and gently fold to coat.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top and fold again.
- Sprinkle in the red and green candies and crushed graham crackers while the chocolate is still wet.
- Spread on parchment to set, then break into clusters.
Notes
10) Marshmallow Candy Cane Cupcakes
These cupcakes have fluffy marshmallows for frosting and candy canes for toppings. They will steal the show.
Marshmallow Candy Cane Cupcakes
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package and bake the cupcakes, then let them cool completely.
- Beat the butter until fluffy, then beat in the marshmallow creme, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract.
- Pipe the marshmallow frosting in tall swirls onto each cupcake.
- Lightly toast the frosting tops with a kitchen torch until golden.
- Sprinkle with crushed candy canes just before serving.
Notes
11) White Chocolate Marshmallow Santas
Little marshmallow Santa's, who are dressed in white chocolate, are ready to walk across your cookie platter.
White Chocolate Marshmallow Santas
Ingredients
Method
- Push a lollipop stick into each marshmallow and melt the white chocolate until smooth.
- Dip each marshmallow fully in white chocolate and let the excess drip off.
- Roll the bottom third in red sanding sugar to make Santa's coat.
- Press on two candy eyes and a red candy nose while the chocolate is still wet.
- Pipe a thin black icing belt across the middle and stand the Santas up to set.
Notes
12) Holiday Marshmallow Pops
It's the easiest and most fun for kids! Just dip, sprinkle, and let the kids go to town with the toppings!
Holiday Marshmallow Pops
Ingredients
Method
- Push a lollipop stick into each marshmallow.
- Dip each marshmallow halfway into the melted chocolate.
- Immediately roll or sprinkle the chocolate-coated end with festive sprinkles and candy cane bits.
- Stand the pops upright in a foam block or tall glass to set.
- Wrap in little treat bags if you want to gift them.
Notes
13) Rustic Marshmallow Fireside Treats
Imagine roasting marshmallows and graham crackers over a campfire without the fire. These are the perfect campfire snack!
Rustic Marshmallow Fireside Treats
Ingredients
Method
- Toast the marshmallows over a flame or under the broiler until golden and slightly charred.
- Stir the graham crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl.
- Dip each toasted marshmallow halfway into the melted dark chocolate.
- Roll the chocolate-coated end in the graham crumble.
- Finish with a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt and let set on parchment.
Notes
14) Chocolate Drizzle Marshmallow Logs
Mini yule logs that take mere moments to create, but give the impression you spent hours making them!
Chocolate Drizzle Marshmallow Logs
Ingredients
Method
- Dip each jumbo marshmallow into the melted milk chocolate to coat.
- Roll the coated marshmallows in the chocolate cookie crumbs to look like bark.
- Set the logs on parchment to firm up slightly.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate back and forth over the logs.
- Scatter a few green sprinkles on top before the drizzle sets.
Notes
15) Funfetti Marshmallow Truffles
Bright, sprinkle-filled cookies, which are poppable, are a perfect fit for your cookie tray.
Funfetti Marshmallow Truffles
Ingredients
Method
- Pulse the mini marshmallows in a food processor until broken down, then blend with the cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the cake crumbs and rainbow sprinkles until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and chill for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Dip each ball into the melted white chocolate to coat.
- Immediately roll in funfetti sprinkles and set on parchment until firm.