Looking for a quick and easy Christmas neighbor gift? This snowman soup recipe comes together in minutes and is a fun and festive way to spread holiday cheer. Just add hot water to this white hot cocoa mix and you have a creamy, comforting warm drink for those cold winter nights!
Plus, check out our step-by-step video tutorial! It’s so easy and only 4 ingredients! Basically just dump everything in a bowl and whisk to combine, then package up the powder mix to share with friends and neighbors with instructions for how to make it. Such a simple and great gift idea!
Now this might be a little morbid, but picture jolly ol’ Frosty or Olaf getting too close to the warm fire or accidentally finding themselves in San Diego in the winter and melting into a puddle of sweet and delicious goodness. Snowman soup!
It tastes like the vanilla steamer from Starbucks with a hint of cinnamon and it is a family favorite! It’s a great alternative to hot chocolate or wassail for a warm holiday beverage.
Ingredients for Snowman Soup
You’re just 4 ingredients away, well 5 I guess if you count water, from the most delicious warm holiday beverage! Here is what you will…
- Powdered Milk
- Instant Vanilla Creamer
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
A single batch of this recipe makes about 24 servings, so you can scale up or down depending on your needs! The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make Snowman Soup
There’s not really much to this recipe which is why it’s such a great neighbor gift for the busy holiday season.
Pour all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and whisk until everything is combined. Divide into smaller jars to give to neighbors or store in an airtight container in a dry place for your family.
Combine 1/3 of the cinnamon vanilla hot cocoa mixture with 1 cup of hot water and stir to combine.
The complete instructions can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Watch How to Make Snowman Soup
Toppings for Snowman Soup
We love to top a mug of this warm vanilla milk with whipped cream and a sprinkle of more cinnamon. A little hit of nutmeg never hurt anyone either! Other delicious toppings would be mini marshmallows, caramel, crushed up candy canes or white chocolate chips.
What to Serve with Snowman Soup
Assuming you all are like me and my family, a warm vanilla steamer goes best with some cookies. Some of our favorites are…
How to Store Snowman Soup
The powder for hot vanilla milk should be stored in an airtight container in a dry place. It will keep for up to a month or two as everything is shelf stable.
If you have already combined the white hot cocoa mix with water, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Warm it back up in the microwave.
Spread some holiday cheer with this simple and festive snowman soup gift idea! This fun DIY project is perfect for giving to neighbors, coworkers, or friends during the Christmas season.
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Description
Looking for a quick and easy Christmas neighbor gift? This snowman soup comes together in minutes and is a fun and festive way to spread holiday cheer. Just add hot water to this white hot cocoa mix and you have a creamy, comforting warm drink for those cold winter nights!
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Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
4½ Cups Powdered Milk, 1½ Cups Instant Vanilla Creamer, 2 Cups Sugar, 1-1½ teaspoons Cinnamon
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Add 1/3 cup of the mixture to 1 cup of hot water and stir to combine.
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Serve with whipped cream.
Calories: 203kcal