Snowman Soup - A wintry, chocolaty delight!
A cute gift idea for the winter months is Snowman Soup. This may sound strange, but it is actually very good. This is just what you need on a cold, blustery day. This is also an easy craft idea that makes simple gifts for family and friends, as well as teachers, bus drivers, Sunday school teachers, and anyone else you need a small, inexpensive gift for. This is especially great for Christmas, and you can decorate it accordingly. However, since this is a chocolaty treat, you can also use it for a Valentine’s Day gift. Instead of using a Christmas or winter theme, use a Valentine’s Day mug or even a plain red mug. Decorate with hearts and red and pink ribbons. Your sweetheart will love this sweet gift!
Follow these instructions for making snowman soup:
- Place an instant hot chocolate packet, or a Ziploc bag of homemade hot chocolate (recipe is below) into a mug or a decorative Styrofoam cup.
- Add 10-15 miniature marshmallows, a couple of Hershey kisses and a candy cane.
- Wrap the mug or cup in cellophane or tulle netting and tie with curly ribbon at the top.
- Attach a paper tag with one of these snowman soup poems on it or you can write a poem of your own.
When it’s so cold that
you holler and whoop,
It’s time to bring out
the Snowman Soup!
Pour the packet in a mug.
Add the snowballs too.
And throw in the kisses
from the snowman to you.
Now add some hot water
and use the cane to stir it.
Sip slowly and soon you’ll
feel the warm winter spirit!
Was told you’ve been real good this year
Always glad to hear it
With freezing weather drawing near
You’ll need to warm the spirit
So here’s a little Snowman Soup
Complete with stirring stick
Add hot water, sip it slow
It’s sure to do the trick!
You can also make your own mix for the snowman soup using the recipe below:
- Three cups powdered sugar
- One cup nonfat dry milk
- Two cups instant NesQuik
- Three cups powdered sugar
- One cup nonfat dry milk
- Two cups instant NesQuik
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and store in an air tight container. To enjoy a cup, add 3 tablespoons to a cup of boiling hot water. (Use more or less mix depending upon the size of your mug.)
Snowman soup is a great craft your kids can make. Of course they’ll want to sample some of it, too! Enjoy making (and drinking!) snowman soup this winter!