Mini Donut Snowman Stack

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This delightful winter snack uses mini powdered sugar donuts stacked on skewers to create snowman shapes. Candy eyes, orange candies, and chocolate chips bring the faces to life, while pretzel sticks form arms. Optional fruit leather scarves and icing decorations add a festive touch. A quick, no-cook assembly makes this treat perfect for kids and holiday parties, offering a fun and colorful way to celebrate the season with edible art.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:18:00 GMT
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Adorable and fun mini donut snowmen stacked on skewers &mdash a perfect, no-bake winter snack for kids parties or holiday treats.

I love how easy and fun it is to assemble these mini donut snowmen, and kids enjoy decorating their own creations.

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

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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 mini donut snowmen is a joyful family moment where kids love to get creative with decorating their snacks.

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 and eggs. Always check packaging to confirm allergen status.

Nutritional Information

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

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This easy no-bake recipe brings holiday fun and creativity to your kitchen with minimal effort & mess.

Recipe FAQs

How do you assemble the mini donut snowmen?

Thread three mini powdered sugar donuts onto a skewer, then add candy eyes and an orange candy for the nose on the top donut. Use chocolate chips for the mouth and pretzel sticks for arms.

What can I use instead of fruit leather for scarves?

Licorice strips or ribbon candy can be great alternatives to fruit leather for making cute scarves on the snowmen.

Can this snack be prepared ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the stacks in advance and refrigerate briefly to help them set before serving.

Are there any allergen considerations?

This snack contains wheat, milk, and soy, and some candies may contain nuts or eggs. Always check labels to ensure safety.

What tools are needed for assembling these snowmen?

You'll need wooden skewers to stack the donuts, and a small knife if you want to make holes for decorations like pretzel arms.

Mini Donut Snowman Stack

Charming mini powdered donuts stacked with candy details for a fun winter treat.

Prep Time
15 minutes
0
Total Duration
15 minutes
Recipe Creator Gabriel Lawson


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type American

Makes 8 Portions

Diet Preferences Suitable for Vegetarians

Ingredient List

Donuts & Decorations

01 24 mini powdered sugar donuts
02 8 mini orange candy-coated chocolates (such as 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 Steps

Step 01

Assemble Donut Body: Thread 3 mini powdered donuts onto each wooden skewer to create the snowman’s body.

Step 02

Add Eyes: Press 2 candy eyes gently into the top donut of each stack.

Step 03

Attach Nose: Insert a mini orange candy into the center of the top donut to form the nose.

Step 04

Create Mouth: Place mini chocolate chips below the nose to shape the mouth.

Step 05

Insert Arms: Insert 2 halved pretzel sticks into either side of the middle donut to mimic arms.

Step 06

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

Step 07

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

Step 08

Serve or Chill: Serve immediately, or refrigerate briefly to help the components set.

Tools Needed

  • Wooden skewers
  • Small knife
  • Serving platter

Allergen Details

Always review ingredients for allergens. If unsure, ask a healthcare professional.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), milk, soy. May contain nuts and eggs depending on candy and donut ingredients. Verify packaging to confirm allergen presence.

Nutrition Details (one portion)

Nutrition listed here is for guidance only. It's not a substitute for medical advice.
  • Calorie Count: 200
  • Total Fat: 6 g
  • Total Carbs: 36 g
  • Protein: 2 g