Mini Donut Snowman Stack

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This charming winter treat features stacks of powdered mini donuts threaded onto skewers to form snowmen. Candy eyes, orange confections, and chocolate chips add facial features, while pretzel sticks create arms. Optional fruit leather scarves and icing details complete each figure. Quick to assemble with no cooking required, it’s a festive snack perfect for kids’ parties or holiday celebrations.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:37:00 GMT
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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 smiles to every party and are simple enough for kids to join in on the fun.

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 snowmans 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.
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Making these snowmen always creates joyful family moments as everyone decorates their own unique creation.

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

Nutritional Information

Calories approximately 200 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 2 g per serving

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This simple recipe is sure to delight everyone and spark creativity at your next gathering.

Recipe FAQs

How do I assemble the donut snowmen?

Thread three mini powdered donuts onto a skewer, then add candy eyes, an orange candy nose, and chocolate chip mouth on the top donut. Insert pretzel stick halves on the middle donut as arms.

Can I make this treat ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the stacks in advance and refrigerate them briefly to help the decorations set. Serve shortly after removing from the fridge.

What can I use instead of fruit leather for scarves?

Licorice or ribbon candy strips work well as colorful scarf alternatives to the fruit leather.

Are there allergy considerations for this snack?

This treat contains wheat, milk, and soy. Some candies may contain nuts or eggs, so check packaging carefully to accommodate allergies.

How can kids participate in making the snowmen?

Children can have fun decorating their own snowmen with colored icing, edible markers, and candy details for a creative activity.

Mini Donut Snowman Stack

Adorable mini donuts stacked with candy details for a fun and festive winter snack.

Prep Time
15 minutes
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Total Duration
15 minutes
Recipe by Laura Bennett

Recipe Type Garden Comfort Meals

Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type American

Makes 8 Portions

Dietary Details Meat-Free

What You'll Need

Donuts & Decorations

01 24 mini powdered sugar donuts
02 8 mini orange candy-coated chocolates (e.g., Reese's Pieces)
03 24 mini chocolate chips
04 16 candy eyes
05 8 small pretzel sticks, halved for arms
06 8 wooden skewers

Optional

01 8 fruit leather strips for scarves
02 Colored icing or edible markers for buttons and details

How To Make It

Step 01

Assemble Donut Bodies: Thread three mini powdered sugar donuts onto each wooden skewer to create the snowman bodies.

Step 02

Attach Eyes: Press two candy eyes gently into the top donut of each skewer.

Step 03

Add Nose: Insert one mini orange candy, such as Reese's Pieces, into the center of the top donut as the nose.

Step 04

Form Mouth: Place mini chocolate chips below the nose on the top donut to form the mouth.

Step 05

Insert Arms: Push two halved pretzel sticks into either side of the middle donut to create arms.

Step 06

Add Scarf (Optional): Tie a fruit leather strip around the neck area between the top and middle donuts as a scarf.

Step 07

Decorate Details (Optional): Use colored icing or edible markers to add buttons and additional facial features as desired.

Step 08

Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly to allow decorations to set.

Tools Needed

  • Wooden skewers
  • Small knife for piercing holes if necessary
  • Serving platter

Allergy Warnings

Review every ingredient for allergens and reach out to a medical expert if you're uncertain.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), milk, and soy found in donuts and some candies
  • May contain nuts and eggs depending on specific candy and donut brands; verify packaging labels

Nutrition information (serving size)

These nutritional details are for reference. They're not meant as medical guidance.
  • Caloric Value: 200
  • Fat content: 6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 36 grams
  • Protein Amount: 2 grams