Pin This Adorable and fun mini donut snowmen stacked on skewers —a perfect, no-bake winter snack for kids parties or holiday treats.
I love making these mini donut snowmen because they bring joy and creativity to holiday gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
- Donuts & Decorations: 24 mini powdered sugar donuts, 8 mini orange candy-coated chocolates (such as Reeses Pieces), 24 mini chocolate chips, 16 candy eyes, 8 small pretzel sticks (halved for arms), 8 wooden skewers
- Optional: 8 fruit leather strips (for scarves), Colored icing or edible markers (for buttons and details)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Carefully thread 3 mini powdered donuts onto each skewer to form the snowman's body.
- Step 2:
- Gently press 2 candy eyes into the top donut of each stack.
- Step 3:
- Use a mini orange candy as the nose, inserting it into the center of the top donut.
- Step 4:
- Place mini chocolate chips below the nose to create a mouth.
- Step 5:
- Insert 2 pretzel stick halves into either side of the middle donut for arms.
- Step 6:
- (Optional) Tie a fruit leather strip around the neck (between top and middle donut) as a scarf.
- Step 7:
- Decorate with colored icing or edible markers for buttons and extra features if desired.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate briefly to help everything set.
Pin This This recipe always brings smiles when my family gathers for holiday parties, especially watching the kids decorate their own snowmen.
Notes
For a nut-free version ensure candy pieces are nut-free. Swap fruit leather for licorice or ribbon candy for scarves. Let kids decorate their own snowmen for a fun activity.
Required Tools
8 wooden skewers Small knife (for making holes if needed) Serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains wheat gluten milk soy in donuts and some candies May contain nuts check candy labels eggs check donut ingredients Always check packaging to confirm allergen status.
Pin This This delightful snack is perfect for spreading holiday cheer and creating fun memories.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I assemble the stacked snowmen?
Thread three mini powdered sugar donuts onto a skewer to form the body. Attach candy eyes and an orange candy nose on the top donut, add chocolate chips for the mouth, and insert pretzel sticks as arms.
- → Can I customize the decorations?
Yes, use colored icing or edible markers for buttons and extra features. You can also add fruit leather scarves for added flair and color.
- → Are these suitable for children?
Absolutely. They make a fun, no-bake activity and snack for kids parties, but adult supervision is recommended when using skewers.
- → How should I store the donut stacks?
Serve immediately or refrigerate to help decorations set briefly before serving. Keep refrigerated if not consumed right away to maintain freshness.
- → Can allergen ingredients be avoided?
To avoid nuts, choose nut-free candy options and check ingredient labels carefully. Swapping certain decorations like fruit leather ensures safer choices.