- Sara @MomEndeavors
- December 29, 2015
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We LOVE polar bears and making fun foods! So, I’m thrilled to share this fun polar bear hot chocolate idea as part of a fun sponsored campaign for the all new movie Norm of the North!
Hot chocolate just isn’t hot chocolate without marshmallows – especially to the kids! So, you can make your hot chocolate a little more fun this winter by making polar bear marshmallows to add to your drink! These are sure to be a BIG hit with the kids! These cute little guys are inspired by the fun new movie, Norm of the North. My boys have been excited to see this movie since they first saw the previews – and it’s a little extra special for them as their grandpa’s name is Norm. Hahah! So, we definitely have plans to go see this one when it hits theaters on January 15th! So, after seeing the movie, kids will LOVE doing some fun polar crafts or eating a polar bear treat! And, a warm cup of polar bear hot chocolate will definitely hit the spot after your movie adventure fun! To make your marshmallow polar bears, here’s what you’ll need (amounts are for each bear):
- 1 jumbo marshmallow
- 1 standard-sized marshmallow
- 2 mini marshmallows
- 2 candy eyeballs
- 1 chocolate candy (I used peanut butter M&M’s)
- melted white chocolate/almond bark
Polar Bear Marshmallow Directions:
- For each bear, you’ll start with your jumbo marshmallow for the base. Then, you’ll cut about 1/3 off a standard marshmallow to use for the polar bear’s muzzle.
- Melt a small amount of white chocolate (or almond bark/white candy coating) and put a small tab on the cut side of that 1/3 marshmallow piece, then attach it to the jumbo marshmallow.
- Put a small dab of melted white chocolate on the chocolate candy (where the logo is) and place it on the top side of the muzzle.
- Then, put a small dab of the melted white chocolate on the back of each of the candy eyeballs and put them on the jumbo marshmallow face, right above the muzzle.
- Lastly, put a small dab of the melted chocolate on each of the mini marshmallows and attach to the top sides of the jumbo marshmallow for ears.
You could put the marshmallows right into the hot chocolate (or you could get fancy by making a white hot chocolate). But, I thought it would look more fun & wintery with a good dollop of whipped cream on top! So, I did that first and then set the polar bears right into the whipped cream! Isn’t this SO cute?! I love making fun themed things for the kids – and this is perfect for some winter Norm of the North fun!
For even more polar bear treats & crafts ideas inspired by Norm, be sure to check out the #NormoftheNorth Pinterest board! There are enough ideas there to throw a whole polar bear party!!! And, as we gear up for the movie, you can enter the #NormOfTheNorthSweeps Instagram Sweeps (where you could win a $500 gift card or one of 5 Norm of the North Swag Bags)!!!
Do YOUR kids love polar bears? Are they excited to see Norm of the North? Disclosure: This blog post is part of a paid campaign with SocialMoms for Norm of the North. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.
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23 Responses
Those marshmallows are very cute and don’t seem too hard to make. I think my son would like having this in his weekly hot chocolate treat. Thanks for sharing.
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These are positively adorable Sara! What a fun way to spend a snowy afternoon 🙂 Can’t wait for the movie!
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This is so stinkin’ cute!!
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So Stinking cute!!! My son loves Polar Bears! I love it!!!
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They are cute. I just can’t figure out what to get the eyes…
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This is too cute and wonderful. Thanks for sharing fabulous idea.
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Wow, so fantastic. Wish I had known about this earlier, my son is 16 now. I’m doing it anyways and hopefully I will get a big hug (one can keep her fingers crossed). It’s 90 out but he’s getting hot cocoa tonight!!! Thank you so much for the great idea.
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These are adorable! So creative!
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How adorable can’t wait to make these for my boys!
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These are so cute! I’ve got to try these with my boys, maybe even for our Xmas party!
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Thanks, Alyssa! Have fun!
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These are awesome! Can you freeze them once they are made?
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Hi Robyn,
Hmmm – I’m not sure! I’ve actually never frozen marshmallows. I would think it would work just fine, but just have no experience with it. If you try it, please report back and let us know!Reply
gonna make a bunch of these and put them in a Christmas bowl for my grandson’s school party! These are just adorable!
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My three year old great niece Aubrey will love this on her hot chocolate when she’s her visiting me. Thank you.
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Awwww! Yay! Hope Aubrey enjoys! 🙂
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These are absolutely adorable!
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What a creative idea you had with this charming cocoa companion. I can’t wait to make them with my grand children, who doesn’t love ❤️ cocoa and marshmallows and lots of whipped cream……YUMMY. Keep the ideas flowing. Thank you again ?❤️??
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Hi Rosemary,
Thanks for such a sweet comment! Glad you found it – hope the grandkids LOVE it! 🙂Reply
This is soooooo cute! Thank you for sharing this!
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Love these – I am 50 and want to make them for myself! 😉 I know your post was ages ago, but can you remember where you go the mugs from? They are perfect too. Thanks. xxx
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Hi Pam! Thanks so much – glad you love the polar bears! The mugs are actually from our wedding dishes set (from 2004) which were from Crate & Barrel! Guessing that pattern isn’t around any more!
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Thank you! 🙂
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