Cute Melting Snowman Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream
To add a bit of winter fun to the cold days of winter, consider making these cute melting snowman cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream frosting! These cute snowman themed cupcakes will make everyone smile! And because they are not Christmas themed, they can be served all winter long!
In addition to being tasty and visually appealing, these snowman cupcakes are a fun conversation starter and a great way to involve kids in the holiday food prep. Did you know that the history of snowmen goes back much further than you probably realized? They are a true piece of life for many people, and maybe that is why even adults smile when they see cute snowmen themed treats!
Why We Love Melting Snowman Cupcakes
These cute treats are not only fun to make but also provide an opportunity to get creative with your on the long, dreary days of winter. They make tasty addition to a Christmas party, a winter party, a snowman birthday party, snow days, and more.
They can be taken to daycare parties or school parties (IF your school doesn’t have a “store-bought only” rule as our school does), and the kids will melt with happiness! (See what we did there?!)
A Hack for our Snowman Themed Cupcakes
If you love a homemade cupcake with homemade frosting, you likely already have a favorite vanilla cupcake recipe. If you want to make the cupcakes yourself but are okay with shortcuts, save time with a box mix batter and a can of store-bought frosting.
And if you are really wanting to save time, you can opt to order unfrosted bakery cupcakes from the grocery store.
Ingredients for Melting Snowman Cupcakes
- 12 homemade or store bought vanilla cupcakes
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 1, 7 oz jar marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp heavy cream
- Additional Items
- 12 marshmallow
- Red cupcake liners
- Black edible pen
- Orange food gel
- Black fondant – (To cut the top hats.)
It might actually take a time or two to get the hang of working with an edible pen or the squeeze gel, but once you figure out how much pressure to put on the pen and the squeeze tube, it will get easier!
In this recipe, the cupcake base is simple. It’s the marshmallow buttercream with adornments that is the star of the show!
Storage
- Store leftover snowman cupcakes in the fridge for up to three days for ideal taste and texture. You can also freeze them for up to three months. If you are storing already frosted cupcakes, make sure to store them in a container with enough room to make sure the presentation isn’t disturbed.
Recipe Tips for Snowmen Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream
You can use this cupcake decorating concept as a starting point for other festive creations. Try making snowman cookies with iced sugar cookies, or or even snowman cake pops for an even more chill snowman party (seriously…we are just out of control).
Substitutions and Variations for Snowman Cupcakes
- If you want to take your snowman themed cupcakes to the next level, consider experimenting with different cupcake flavors. For example, you could make strawberry cake batter with the marshmallow buttercream – just as long as the color doesn’t peek.
- Have fun accessorizing the snowman with different types of candy sprinkles, marshmallows, etc.
Melting Snowman Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream
Ingredients
- 12 Vanilla cupcakes prepared
Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting
- ½ cup Unsalted butter
- 7 oz Marshmallow cream
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream
- 12 Mashmallows large
- Cupcake liners
- Black edible ink pen
- Orange gel tube
Instructions
Making Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting
- To make the frosting, add butter to a large stand mixing bowl and mix on high speed for 1 minute.
- Turn speed to low and slowly add powdered sugar until mostly incorporated.
- Pause to scrape the sides of the bowl, add marshmallow fluff and heavy cream.
- Continue to mix on high speed for 1 – 2 minutes until a light and fluffy consistency has been achieved. Transfer frosting to a piping bag and set aside.
Decorating the Snowmen Cupcakes
- To decorate the cupcakes, use a black edible marker to draw eyes and mouth. Use orange food gel to create the nose.
- To make a snowman hat, roll out the black fondant to a thin layer. Using the round end of a piping tip cut out small circles for the base. In your hand, roll a small amount into a ball and slightly press down to create the top of the hat.
- When cupcakes have completely cooled, add frosting, marshmallow and hat, in that order.
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