One of my favorite things about this time of the year is creating cute treats like this Frosty the Snowman cupcake. It is easy enough anyone can create it and guaranteed to be a hit at any party. While the party landscape is a lot different this year, you can still show them off at your virtual party.

This snowman cupcake is cute and cuddly. Makes you want to sit in front of the fireplace and sip on some hot chocolate. It is made completely out of fondant. So don’t bring him near the fire *wink*. If you need help working with fondant, check out my tips and tricks for working with fondant.

To make it even easier, I have included progress photos so that you can follow along. Are you ready? Let’s make a snowman.

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Materials used to make the Frosty the Snowman Cupcake:

• Marvelous Mold Cable Knit Simpress mold – I used the cable knit mold because I like the texture. However, you can make a plain scarf.
• Black fondant– You will only need a small amount of black fondant.
• Red fondant – I used red fondant to make the scarf, however, you can use any color.
• White fondant – Use the marshmallow fondant recipe found here to make the body of the snowman.
• Orange fondant
• Shredded coconut – The coconut is used to make snow. You can find it at any grocery store, to make a finer snow place in a grinder.
• Black edible marker – I use Americolor black edible marker to make the eyes and the buttons. But, you can use fondant.
• Cupcake – I used my Earl Grey cupcake recipe.
• Toothpick – You will need two toothpicks for this project.
• Circle cutter– I like the Ateco round cutters in graduated size because it has really small cutters. Use the two smallest cutters from the set.
• Pretzel stick – You will need two pretzel sticks from the pack.

How to make the Snowman

To make the snowman, knead the white fondant and roll it into three balls.

Take a toothpick and push it through each ball to make it easier to stand up.

Then stack each ball on top of each other. Paying close attention, that the toothpick goes into the hole created previously.

It should look like this when you are done. Now it is time to add the hat.

Making the Snowman Hat

Take the black fondant and roll it into a ball.

Then use the smallest cutter to cut in the middle.

This will be too tall, so you will need to cut it in half with a Xacto knife. Round the edges and clean up the sides.

Roll out another piece of the black fondant and use the next size up to cut out a circle.

Attach the top of the hat using water or shortening.

Break a toothpick in half and add a touch of water, then push the toothpick into the snowman hat.

Then add to the top of the snowman’s body. At this point, you can to add the red ribbon to the hat or wait until later. I waited until later to add the ribbon.

Use the edible marker to create the eyes and mouth.

Roll out a small piece of orange fondant taper one end and cut it to make the nose.

Attach the nose using water.

How to make the Fondant Scarf

Roll out a small piece of red fondant and place it into the mold.

Remove from mold and trim on both sides to make it smaller. Use the Xacto knife to create frills at the end.

Cut into two pieces, one long piece, and a short piece. Frill the end of the long piece and add to the neck of the snowman. Use water to attach it.

Attach the shorter piece in the opposite direction so that it lays like a natural scarf. You might have to push it further in the back so that it looks natural. Roll out another red piece of fondant and cut it skinnier. Attach it to the hat.

Use the edible marker and add buttons to the front of the snowman.

Use a spatula to add some buttercream to the cupcake, then dip into the shredded coconut. Sometimes it is easier to just add the coconut to the top of the cupcake.  It is a personal preference.

Now it’s time to add the arms. Take two pretzel sticks and break a small piece from each one. Add each one to the side of the snowman. Add another toothpick, and secure Frosty the Snowman on top of the cupcake.

That’s it, easy peasy and cute Frosty the Snowman cupcake.

If you love this tutorial pin for later and share. Until next time happy caking.