Save Adorable and fun mini donut snowmen stacked on skewers — a perfect no-bake winter snack for kids parties or holiday treats.
I first made these mini donut snowmen for my family’s holiday party and they were a huge hit with both kids and adults alike.
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 the kids decorate their own snowmen made for a fun family activity and created lasting holiday memories.
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
0 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Save These mini donut snowmen are an easy festive treat sure to bring smiles and holiday cheer.
Recipe Guide
- → How do you assemble the mini donut snowmen?
Thread three mini powdered donuts onto a wooden skewer, add candy eyes and an orange candy for the nose on the top donut, then decorate with chocolate chips, pretzel sticks for arms, and optional colored icing or scarves.
- → Can these snowmen be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, they can be assembled and refrigerated briefly to help set decorations but are best served soon after assembling for freshness.
- → What alternatives exist for the fruit leather scarves?
Licorice strips or thin ribbon candy can be used to create colorful scarves around the snowmen's necks.
- → Are there nut-free options for the candy decorations?
Ensure candy-coated chocolates and other decorations are labeled nut-free to accommodate allergies safely.
- → What tools are needed for this snack?
Wooden skewers for stacking donuts, a small knife to make holes if needed, and a serving platter for presentation.