This festive and delicious treat is perfect for winter and will be a hit at any holiday party. And the best part? This adorable snowman buttercream board is easy to make and looks impressive too!
Festive Snowman Buttercream Board
The combination of chocolate and vanilla buttercream frosting, sprinkles, M&Ms, Twizzlers, Oreos, cookies, pretzels, and strawberries on a wooden charcuterie board is sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
It should only take around 15 minutes to prepare your snowman buttercream board. This makes it a quick and easy treat to make for any last-minute events or get-togethers.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert Board
- Fun and creative: Building a snowman out of buttercream and candy is a great activity for kids or adults.
- Versatile: You can decorate your board with any of your favorite treats.
- A crowd-pleaser: With a variety of sweet treats on one board, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Ingredients
- Chocolate and vanilla buttercream
- Blue sprinkles
- M&Ms
- Peel apart Twizzlers
- Oreos
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Shortbread cookies
- White and dark chocolate-covered pretzels
- Strawberries
Recommended Equipment
To create this snowman buttercream board, you will need:
- Wooden charcuterie board
- Piping bags
How to Assemble The Snowman Buttercream Board
Begin by placing the brown buttercream and white buttercream into separate piping bags. Cut the ends of the bags to create a ½ inch round circle.
Next, use the white buttercream to outline the snow and shape of a snowman on the wooden charcuterie board. Then, fill in this shape with more white icing.
Use the brown buttercream to create a hat for the top of the snowman’s head. Fill in any gaps with the brown icing.
Use a butter knife to smooth out any harsh lines from the piping bags. Then, add some blue sprinkles to separate the bottom snow on the charcuterie board from the snowman.
Add mini M&Ms for the eyes, orange M&Ms for a carrot nose, and more M&Ms to create a smile and buttons for the snowman.
Use the peel-apart Twizzler to shape and wrap around the snowman’s neck, creating a scarf. Let it drape down the front of the snowman.
Place Oreos on one side of the charcuterie board in a layered fashion. Leave some space in the middle and add white chocolate-covered pretzels to the snowman’s hat.
On the other side, repeat this with shortbread cookies and chocolate chip cookies.
Fill in any remaining empty spaces with dark chocolate-covered pretzels.
Finally, add strawberries across the charcuterie board to complete the winter scene.
Serve and enjoy your delicious and festive snowman buttercream board!
Tips & Tricks
- Use an offset spatula or butter knife to smooth out any harsh lines from the piping bags.
- Add sprinkles, M&Ms, or other candies to fill in any empty spaces on the charcuterie board.
- Get creative with your decorations – you can use different colors of frosting or candies to create unique and personalized snowmen.
- Use festive plates or napkins to serve the charcuterie board for an extra touch.
- Add Christmas-themed decorations around the board, such as mini ornaments or a small holiday figurine.
So don’t hesitate to try out this fun and tasty snowman buttercream board for your next winter gathering. It’s sure to impress your friends and family this holiday season.
How to Store Leftovers
Store any leftovers by transferring the buttercream into a food-safe container, and place the candies, cookies, and other sweets separately in their own food-safe containers at room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the snowman buttercream board last?
Consuming the snowman buttercream board within 1-2 days is best. You can store it in the fridge for up to 3 days if needed.
Can I make this snowman buttercream board ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the ingredients and decorations ahead of time and assemble the board right before serving. Keep the frosting and fruit refrigerated until ready to use.
Can I use other types of cookies or candies for the decorations?
Absolutely! This is your chance to get creative and use whatever treats you enjoy. Just make sure they can be easily piped or placed onto the board. You could add ginger cookies, pound cake, mini donuts, mini brownies, mini cinnamon buns, and Christmas candies.
What type of board will I need?
A wooden charcuterie board or any large platter will work for this recipe. Just make sure it is sturdy and can hold all of the ingredients.
More Festive Treats
Looking for more festive treats to add to your holiday celebrations? Check out these other delicious options:
- Hot Cocoa Candy Cane Cookies
- Chocolate Nut Clusters
- Rice Krispies Christmas Treat Cake
- Christmas Tree Krispies Treats
- Reindeer Pretzels
I hope you enjoy your Snowman Buttercream Dessert Board. If so, please leave a star ★★★★★ rating and a comment below!
Snowman Buttercream Board
Ingredients
- Chocolate and vanilla buttercream
- Blue Sprinkles
- M&Ms
- Peel Apart Twizzlers
- Oreos
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Shortbread cookies
- White and dark chocolate covered pretzels
- Strawberries
Instructions
- Place the brown buttercream and white buttercream into separate piping bags. Snip the ends to create a ½ inch round circle.
- Outline the snow and shape of a snowman with the white buttercream on the wooden charcuterie board. Fill in the shape with the icing.
- Create a brown hat for the top of the snowman’s head with the brown buttercream piping bag, fill in.
- Use a butter knife to spread and even out harsh lines from the piping bag. Add some blue sprinkles to separate the bottom snow on the charcuterie board from the snowman.
- Add 1 mini M&M each for the eyes, 6 orange M&M’s to create a triangle nose and 4 to create a smile. Then create the snowman buttons with more M&M’s.
- Take the pull apart Twizzler to shape and wrap around the snowman’s neck and drape down the front of the snowman to act as his scarf.
- Now lay the oreos to the right bottom of the charcuterie board in a layered fashion. Leave some space in the middle right, and place some white chocolate covered pretzels on the top right of the snowman’s hat.
- On the left side of the snowman, repeat this with the shortbread cookies on the top left and chocolate chip cookies on the bottom left.
- In the right side middle space, add the dark chocolate covered pretzels.
- Now fill in any empty spaces left with the strawberries all across the charcuterie board.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
