This is a fantastic project for younger children around ages 5-8. If you are a teacher, make it in class - the kids will be thrilled to bring home an apple Santa. You could also make it at home with your kids.
1Remove the stem from each apple.Ad
2Stick toothpicks into the apple. Place one toothpick for each arm and each leg (4 altogether).
3Stick one toothpick through the stem area for Santa's head. Leave about 1 1⁄2 inch (3.8 cm) of each toothpick sticking out of the apple.
4Slide a marshmallow down the end of each toothpick until it touches the apple.
5Stick a gumdrop or gumball at the final end of each toothpick, after the marshmallow.
6Add cloves for Santa's eyes and nose. Put three cloves down the front of each apple for Santa's buttons.
7Gently stretch a cotton ball. Lift the "head" marshmallow slightly. Put one end of the cotton ball under the head for Santa's beard, then slide the marshmallow back down until it holds down the beard.Ad
We could really use your help!
- If you enjoy baked apples, you can bake the apples before decorating.
- Don't pull too hard on the cotton ball or it will separate.
- Watch the little ones with the toothpicks, which can have very sharp ends.
Things You'll Need
- Apples (one for each person making a Santa)
- Bottle of whole cloves (6 cloves per Santa)
- Bag of large marshmallows (5 marshmallows per Santa)
- Bag of large cotton balls (one per Santa)
- Toothpicks (5 per Santa)
- Gumdrops (5 per Santa)