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 with my family because they are so simple and bring lots of smiles during the holidays.
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 is a fun activity that always brings my family together and lights up the holiday spirit.
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 per serving Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 2 g
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These mini donut snowmen make every gathering delightful and are a breeze to customize for any occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of donuts work best for the snowmen?
Mini powdered sugar donuts are ideal as they are small, soft, and have a snowy appearance to resemble snowmen.
- → How do I keep the snowmen stable on the skewers?
Thread three mini donuts carefully onto each skewer, ensuring they are pressed snugly to maintain balance.
- → Can I use alternatives for candy decorations?
Yes, small candies like chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates work well; you can also use edible markers for added details.
- → Are there nut-free options for decorations?
Choose nut-free candy pieces and check packaging labels carefully to avoid allergens.
- → Is refrigeration necessary before serving?
Refrigerating briefly helps the decorations set, but the snack can be served immediately after assembly.
- → How can kids participate in making these snowmen?
Kids can decorate their own stacks using candy eyes, chips, and icing, making it a fun and interactive activity.