Hot Cocoa Dip Snowman

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This delightful cocoa dip blends cream cheese, cocoa powder, and mini chocolate chips for a smooth, creamy texture. Shaped into a snowman using marshmallows and decorated with candy details like pretzel arms and licorice scarves, it offers a fun and festive presentation. Serve with graham crackers, strawberries, or pretzels for dipping at holiday parties or cozy winter gatherings. Quick to prepare, this dessert combines creamy richness with playful charm to brighten celebrations.

Updated on Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:39:00 GMT
Hot Cocoa Dip snowman decorated with chocolate chips, pretzels, and vibrant orange candy. Save to Pinterest
Hot Cocoa Dip snowman decorated with chocolate chips, pretzels, and vibrant orange candy. | honeyprairie.com

A whimsical, creamy dessert dip inspired by hot cocoa, shaped into a charming snowman&mdash perfect for holiday gatherings and winter parties.

This fun recipe brings smiles every holiday season when I share it with my family and friends.

Ingredients

  • Cream Cheese Mixture: 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened, 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream, 1/4 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips, 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt
  • Decoration: 2 3 large marshmallows (for snowmans body), mini chocolate chips or black gel icing (for eyes, buttons, mouth), orange candy or sprinkle (for nose), pretzel sticks (for arms), red licorice string or fruit leather (for scarf)
  • For Serving: Graham crackers, pretzels, fresh strawberries, mini cookies, apple slices

Instructions

Step 1:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 2:
Mix in heavy cream, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until fully combined and fluffy.
Step 3:
Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Step 4:
On a serving platter, form the cocoa dip into two balls (one larger, one smaller) to create the snowmans body and head, or use marshmallows for the body and spread the dip as the snow.
Step 5:
Decorate the snowman: use mini chocolate chips or gel icing for eyes, mouth, and buttons; an orange candy for the nose; pretzel sticks for arms; and licorice or fruit leather for the scarf.
Step 6:
Arrange dippers around the snowman. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
A whimsical Hot Cocoa Dip snowman, a creamy dessert perfect for holiday dipping with friends. Save to Pinterest
A whimsical Hot Cocoa Dip snowman, a creamy dessert perfect for holiday dipping with friends. | honeyprairie.com

This recipe always brings the family together for a joyful dessert moment during holidays.

Required Tools

Mixing bowl, electric mixer or whisk, rubber spatula, serving platter

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (cream cheese, heavy cream) and gluten (if using wheat-based dippers). Some candies and dippers may contain soy or nuts; double-check labels if concerned.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 220, Total Fat: 11 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 3 g (per serving)

Easy to make! The appealing Hot Cocoa Dip snowman is ready with pretzel arms, for a delicious dessert. Save to Pinterest
Easy to make! The appealing Hot Cocoa Dip snowman is ready with pretzel arms, for a delicious dessert. | honeyprairie.com

This delightful dip is the perfect sweet ending to any winter gathering.

Hot Cocoa Dip Snowman

A creamy cocoa dip formed into a whimsical snowman, ideal for holiday treats and sharing.

Prep duration
20 minutes
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Overall time needed
20 minutes
Recipe by Honey Prairie Abigail Greene


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine type American

Makes 8 Number of portions

Diet specifications Meatless

What You'll Need

Cream Cheese Mixture

01 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 1 cup powdered sugar
03 1/4 cup heavy cream
04 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
06 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 Pinch of salt

Decoration

01 2-3 large marshmallows
02 Mini chocolate chips or black gel icing for eyes, buttons, mouth
03 Orange candy or sprinkle for nose
04 Pretzel sticks for arms
05 Red licorice string or fruit leather for scarf

For Serving

01 Graham crackers
02 Pretzels
03 Fresh strawberries
04 Mini cookies
05 Apple slices

How to Make It

Step 01

Combine Cream Cheese and Sugar: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 02

Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Add heavy cream, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt; blend until fully combined and fluffy.

Step 03

Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in mini chocolate chips gently.

Step 04

Form Snowman Shape: On a serving platter, shape the dip into two balls (one larger for body, one smaller for head) or arrange marshmallows for the body and spread the dip as snow.

Step 05

Decorate Snowman: Use mini chocolate chips or gel icing for eyes, mouth, and buttons; place an orange candy for the nose; insert pretzel sticks as arms; and wrap licorice or fruit leather as a scarf.

Step 06

Serve With Dippers: Arrange graham crackers, pretzels, strawberries, mini cookies, and apple slices around the snowman and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.

Essential tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Serving platter

Allergy Details

Go through all ingredients to spot potential allergies. If unsure, check with a health expert.
  • Contains dairy from cream cheese and heavy cream.
  • May contain gluten depending on choice of dippers.
  • Some decorations and dippers may contain soy or nuts; verify labels if sensitive.

Nutrition details (per portion)

Details for informational use only — not a substitute for a medical professional.
  • Energy (calories): 220
  • Lipids: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Proteins: 3 g