Pin it Adorable and fun mini donut snowmen stacked on skewers—a perfect, no-bake winter snack for kids parties or holiday treats.
This recipe was a hit at our last kids winter party and everyone loved making their own snowman stacks.
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.
Pin it My kids loved stacking their own snowmen and enjoyed adding personal touches like scarves and buttons.
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Serving Suggestions
Great for winter parties, holiday gatherings, or as a fun snack anytime.
Storage Tips
Store assembled snowmen in the refrigerator briefly to help them set before serving.
Pin it This easy recipe brings joy to gatherings and is sure to be a seasonal favorite.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I assemble the mini donut snowmen?
Thread three mini powdered donuts onto a wooden skewer, then add candy eyes, an orange candy nose, chocolate chip mouth, and pretzel stick arms for the classic snowman look.
- → Can I make these snowmen ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare them in advance and refrigerate briefly to help them set before serving.
- → What are some decoration alternatives?
Use fruit leather strips as scarves, colored icing or edible markers for buttons and details, or swap candy pieces for allergy-friendly options.
- → Are these suitable for nut allergies?
Ensure candy decorations are nut-free by checking labels. You may also substitute candies to avoid allergens.
- → What tools are needed for assembly?
You'll need wooden skewers and optionally a small knife for making holes if necessary. A serving platter is useful for presentation.