These adorable Meringue Snowmen are a charming and festive Christmas treat. They’re almost too cute to eat, yet surprisingly simple to make. They make a delightful addition to a holiday dessert tray, are perfect for parties, and can be tucked into treat boxes for friends and neighbors.
“I love that you only need a handful of ingredients to make these meringues. The decorating looks impressive, but it’s really just melted chocolate and a few colors!“
-Becky
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These little snowmen instantly brighten any dessert table. The meringues are light, crisp, and sweet, and decorating each one gives it its own personality. They’re ideal for bakers of all skill levels and make a beautiful homemade gift.
For more festive ideas, try other holiday treats like Christmas Rice Krispie Treats, Grinch Fudge, Sugared Cranberries, Christmas Meringue Trees, or simple 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- Variations
- How to Make Meringue Snowmen
- Tips for the Best Meringue Snowmen
- FAQs
- Storage
- More Easy Christmas Recipes
- Meringue Snowmen Recipe
Ingredients
- Egg whites, room temperature (see recipe card for amount)
- Cream of tartar
- Granulated sugar
- Melted white chocolate: colored for noses and scarves (or use pre-colored candy melts)
- Melted dark chocolate: for eyes, mouths, buttons, and arms
- Oil-based green food coloring (for coloring melted white chocolate)
- Oil-based orange food coloring (for coloring melted white chocolate)
A full, detailed list of ingredients appears in the recipe card below.
Variations
- Change scarf colors: Swap greens for red, blue, or a multi-color scarf to match your holiday décor.
- Give each snowman a unique face: Vary the expressions for more character—smiles, winks, surprised looks, and more.
How to Make Meringue Snowmen
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (about 107°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the egg whites and cream of tartar to a clean, dry mixing bowl.
- Using a stand mixer or electric mixer with a whisk attachment, beat on medium until foamy. Increase to high and add the sugar slowly, about 1/2 cup at a time. Continue beating until soft peaks form. Rub a bit between your fingers—if it still feels gritty, beat until smooth.
- Transfer the meringue into a large piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe a golf ball-sized mound for the body, then pipe a smaller grape-sized mound on top for the head. Repeat for the remaining meringue.
- Bake the meringues 60–90 minutes depending on size. They’re done when they lift easily from the parchment. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely, about 2 hours, which helps them dry slowly for maximum crispness.
- When cool, melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Divide the white chocolate into two bowls and tint one with oil-based green and the other with oil-based orange coloring. Use orange for the carrot noses and green for scarves. Pipe melted dark chocolate for eyes, mouths, buttons, and arms. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing.
Tips for the Best Meringue Snowmen
- Clean your bowl and tools: Any grease will prevent egg whites from whipping properly—wipe with vinegar if needed.
- Test the sugar: Rub a bit of the meringue between your fingers; it should feel silky, not gritty.
- Stiff peaks: The meringue should be glossy and hold a firm peak when you lift the whisk.
- Consistent sizing: Pipe snowmen the same size so they bake and dry evenly.
- Cool slowly: Let them sit in the turned-off oven to finish drying without a temperature shock.
- Use oil-based coloring: Oil-based food coloring works best for tinting melted chocolate. If using colored candy melts, you can skip the coloring step.
FAQs
The outside should feel dry and the meringues should lift easily from the parchment. If they stick, give them more time in the oven and allow them to cool inside the turned-off oven.
Yes. Meringues keep well when stored in an airtight container away from humidity, making them a convenient make-ahead holiday treat.
Storage
Store Meringue Snowmen in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Humidity will make them sticky or soft, so avoid refrigerators or damp areas that can affect their crisp texture.
More Easy Christmas Recipes
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Meringue Snowmen
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Mixer
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate
- Oil-based green food coloring
- Oil-based orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Add the egg whites and cream of tartar to a clean bowl.
- Beat on medium until foamy, then increase to high. Add sugar slowly, 1/2 cup at a time, until soft peaks form and the mixture is smooth when rubbed between fingers.
- Pipe golf ball-sized mounds for bodies and smaller mounds for heads onto the prepared sheet.
- Bake 60–90 minutes depending on size. Turn off oven and let meringues cool inside until dry, about 2 hours.
- Melt white chocolate and divide. Tint one portion green and one orange. Use orange for noses, green for scarves, and dark chocolate for facial features and buttons. Let chocolate set.
Notes
- Clean your bowl: Grease prevents proper whipping—wipe with vinegar if necessary.
- Check the sugar: The meringue should feel smooth, not gritty.
- Stiff peaks: Look for glossy peaks that hold their shape.
- Consistent sizing: Pipe the snowmen uniformly so they bake evenly.
- Slow cooling: Cooling in the turned-off oven prevents cracking and aids drying.
- Use oil-based coloring: Ideal for tinting melted chocolate; skip if using colored candy melts.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Fat: 1 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.