Marshmallow Snowman Kit

Your elf left a snowman-building kit on the table, ready for breakfast fun.

A 5-minute idea for The Elf on the Shelf® or any elf doll.

  • 5 min
  • A little mess
  • Easy
  • Ages 4–7, Ages 8+

What you need

  • large marshmallows
  • pretzel sticks
  • a plate

How to set it up

  1. Stack two big marshmallows on a plate as a sample snowman.
  2. Add pretzel stick arms.
  3. Set out more marshmallows and pretzels, with your elf beside the kit.

Safety check

Marshmallows and pretzels are a choking risk for kids under 4. How we check

An elf doll beside a plate with a marshmallow snowman with pretzel arms and a pile of supplies.

Note from your elf: Snowman workshop is open! Build one, eat one. Elf rules.

AI illustration of Moss, our own elf. Yours will look a little different.

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