Dec 9

Dec 9 DIY: Edible snowflake

We’re using the fluffiest marshmallows to make the yummiest edible snowflakes - a wonderful snacktivity for the arrival of winter

We’re celebrating the month of Tevet and the arrival of the winter with a blizzard of snowflakes! I’ve never seen snow fall living in Central Florida, so these edible marshmallow snowflakes will just have to do!

Snowflakes in Hebrew is pronounced Ptitey sheleg, but I’ve been told that it’s not a commonly spoken word in Israel, since during winter, there aren’t many snowflakes, but instead a lot of rain!

Even still, today is all about marshmallow snowflakes. Snowflakes are pretty magical because no matter how many fall from the sky, no two are ever the same. With this snacktivity, we’re challenging ourselves to make as many different marshmallow snowflake patterns as we can.

Marshmallow snowflakes are just so easy to make, and such a fun snacktivity for littles. You only three things to make them and a little imagination (a little human would be wonderful too)! We’ve made a few examples, if you’d like to try to make a flurry of snowflakes too!

DIY Edible Snowflakes

Here’s what you’ll need:

Large marshmallows
Mini marshmallows
Blunt toothpicks (supervision with littles)
Warm beverage (optional)

Here’s how to make them:

1. Take a large marshmallow for the center of the snowflake. Use the mini marshmallows and toothpicks to make a design around the large marshmallow.

Have fun experimenting with different patterns.

After you’ve made a little storm of snowflakes, you can use them to top a mug of hot chocolate. Warm and cozy drinks are perfect for winter. I honestly don’t even have to drink it, just holding a warm mug warms me up inside and makes me feel happy. What about you?

And don’t forget, edible snowflakes are especially wonderful to make with a friend.

If you’d like, you can say a blessing before eating your marshmallow snowflake. In Judaism, there are blessings you can say for almost every moment: when you see a the snowfall the first time this winter, when you see a shooting star in the inky dark sky, or when you eat something delicious - like an edible marshmallow snowflake!

Ba-Ruch A-tah A-do-noi, Elo-hai-nu Me-lech Ha-o-lam, Bo-Rai Mi-nai Me-zo-not

If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate Tevet and the arrival of winter for you and your littles, be sure to see our winter yarn tapestry (it looks like icicles), DIY Baby Goat Snowglobe (find out why goats are a special during Tevet) and complete Winter Round-up!

We have so much to look forward to this winter! Next month is the Jewish holiday Tu B’Shevat, the birthday of the trees, and if you want to start thinking about getting ready for this holiday, visit our Tu B’Shevat Round-up!

Stay warm and cozy,

~Jennifer