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Elf idea: Marshmallow snowmen

The elf has built a family of marshmallow snowmen with chocolate drop buttons. It takes about 10 minutes and a little effort; you need marshmallows, chocolate: coins, buttons, chocolate raisins or a bar, felt tips, crayons and a marker pen, mugs, cups, bowls, a baking tray, wooden spoon and straws.

Time
10 minutes
Effort
A little effort (2 of 3)
Mess
Low
Ages
3 and up
What you need
  • Marshmallows (mini or regular)
  • Chocolate: coins, buttons, chocolate raisins or a bar
  • Felt tips, crayons and a marker pen
  • Mugs, cups, bowls, a baking tray, wooden spoon and straws

How to do it

  1. Stack three marshmallows on a straw (cocktail sticks are sharp for little ones).
  2. Draw faces with a food pen or press chocolate drops in as buttons.
  3. Make three, sit the elf beside them.
  4. Leave extras for the kids to make their own.

Photo tip

Shoot at snowman height so they look like a little crowd.

A morning line from your elf

Marshmallow snowmen. Three made, ten marshmallows missing. Unrelated.

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