Save Adorable and fun mini donut snowmen stacked on skewers—a perfect no-bake winter snack for kids parties or holiday treats.
This is always a hit at our holiday parties and brings smiles to every kid's face.
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 Letting kids decorate their own snowmen turns snack time into a memorable family 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
Nutritional Information
Calories approximately 200 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 2 g per serving
Save This treat is quick to prepare and loved by all ages making it a go-to winter party snack.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of donuts work best?
Mini powdered sugar donuts are ideal for their size and light sweetness, making assembly easier and the look authentic.
- → How do I keep the snowmen stable?
Threading three donuts securely on each skewer and refrigerating briefly helps the snowmen stay upright and firm.
- → Can I use alternatives for scarves?
Yes, fruit leather strips are suggested, but licorice or ribbon candy can also add colorful scarves around the necks.
- → Are there nut-free options?
Ensure candy decorations are nut-free by checking labels, and choose ingredients carefully to avoid allergens.
- → How can kids participate in making these treats?
Kids can help thread donuts, place eyes and noses, and decorate with icing or edible markers for a fun interactive activity.