Save 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.
Save 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
Save 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.