Indulge in the magic of Christmas with these adorable Coconut Snowmen, a delightful treat that brings the winter wonderland to life. Crafted with shredded coconut, condensed milk, and a touch of creativity, these snowmen are sure to be the stars of your holiday dessert table.
Accompanying the Coconut Snowmen recipe are two additional festive treats: Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, dipped in rich dark chocolate and decorated with colorful sprinkles, and Candy Cane Christmas Trees, made with fluffy marshmallows, peppermint candies, and a drizzle of melted chocolate.
These recipes offer a range of flavors and textures, from the chewy sweetness of the Coconut Snowmen to the decadent richness of the Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and the minty freshness of the Candy Cane Christmas Trees. Each recipe is easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success.
Surprise your loved ones with these delightful creations, perfect for spreading holiday cheer at parties, gift exchanges, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home.
COCONUT SNOWMEN
Our snowman is made of vanilla ice cream rolled in coconut. His eyes, mouth, and buttons are licorice candies, his carrot nose marzipan, and his hat a toasted marshmallow atop a chocolate cookie. To make these snowmen, you will need three ice-cream scoops in varied sizes. Shoestring licorice cut into small pieces can also be used for the buttons, eyes, and mouth.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a baking pan that fits in your freezer with parchment paper. Scoop the vanilla ice cream, rounding scoops as much as possible, until you have 4 of each size, and place on the prepared baking pan. Place the pan in the freezer to harden for 15 minutes.
- Remove the ice cream from the freezer, and roll in coconut. Return to pan, then return the pan to the freezer. Add orange food coloring to marzipan until carrot color is attained. Shape marzipan into small carrot shapes, using a paring knife to make ridges. Remove 1 small scoop of ice cream at a time from the freezer, and make faces using Sen Sen for eyes and mouth and marzipan carrots for the nose. Return to freezer until ready to serve.
- Remove middle-size scoops from the freezer one at a time; place Sen Sen in a row down the front to create buttons. Remove remaining scoops from freezer, and stack to create snowmen, pressing slightly to adhere. Return snowmen to freezer.
- Make the top hats by roasting marshmallows on skewers over a gas burner. Alternatively, place marshmallows on a baking sheet under the broiler, and cook until browned, rotating every few seconds. Place the toasted marshmallow on the chocolate wafer, and dust with sifted confectioners' sugar. Place the hat on the snowmen just before serving.
SNOWMAN COCONUT CAKE
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow--especially when it's fresh, sweet coconut falling on a moist cake covered with all sorts of candy!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make, bake and cool cake mix as directed on box for two 8- or 9-inch round pans.
- Cover 18x10-inch tray or cardboard with foil. To make ice skates, attach candy cane to each cone using melted candy coating; let stand until set. Arrange cake rounds with sides touching on tray. Frost with frosting. Sprinkle with coconut, pressing gently so it stays on frosting.
- Use large black gumdrops for eyes and buttons, large orange gumdrop for nose, small black gumdrops for mouth and fruit snack roll for scarf. Place cookie on each side of head for earmuffs; attach with shoestring licorice. Arrange pretzel rods for arms and cones for ice skates. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
Tips:
- For a fun and festive touch, add a few drops of food coloring to the melted chocolate to create colorful details on your snowmen.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off to create the snowman's facial features.
- To make the snowmen even more adorable, you can add a small scarf or hat made from a piece of fabric or ribbon.
- For an extra special treat, serve the snowmen with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Conclusion:
These Coconut Snowmen are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So get creative and have fun!
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