Mini Donut Snowman Stack

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This winter snack features stacks of mini powdered sugar donuts assembled into charming snowmen. Each snowman is built on a skewer, decorated with candy eyes, chocolate chip mouths, orange candy noses, and pretzel stick arms. Optional fruit leather scarves and colored icing add festive details. No baking required, making it an easy and fun project for kids parties or holiday gatherings.

With simple ingredients and quick assembly, this treat brings a playful seasonal touch to any snack table. Serve immediately or chill briefly to set decorations.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:04:00 GMT
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Adorable and fun mini donut snowmen stacked on skewers—a perfect, no-bake winter snack for kids parties or holiday treats.

This recipe has been a hit at every holiday party Ive hosted, bringing smiles and joy to 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

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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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Letting kids decorate their own snowmen turns this recipe into a fun and 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: ~200, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Protein: 2 g (per serving)

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This delightful snowman stack makes for an easy festive treat that captures the spirit of the season.

Common Recipe Questions

How do I assemble the snowman stacks?

Thread three mini powdered donuts onto a skewer, decorate the top donut with candy eyes, an orange candy nose, and chocolate chip mouth. Add pretzel stick arms into the middle donut and optional scarves or icing details.

Can I prepare these ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble and refrigerate them briefly before serving to help decorations set, though immediate serving is best for optimal freshness.

What can I use for scarves besides fruit leather?

Licorice strands or ribbon candy work well as alternative scarves for the snowmen.

Are these suitable for nut-free diets?

Ensure that candy pieces used are nut-free and check all labels carefully to maintain a nut-free version.

What tools do I need to assemble these snacks?

You'll need wooden skewers to stack the donuts and optionally a small knife for making small holes if needed for decorations.

Can kids participate in decorating?

Absolutely—letting kids add icing details or place candy decorations is a fun, interactive activity perfect for parties.

Mini Donut Snowman Stack

Fun stacked mini powdered sugar donuts decorated as snowmen, perfect for festive winter treats.

Prep Duration
15 minutes
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Overall Time
15 minutes
Created by Lillian Roberts


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type American

Makes 8 Portions

Diet Info Meat-Free

What You Need

Donuts & Decorations

01 24 mini powdered sugar donuts
02 8 mini orange candy-coated chocolates (e.g., 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

Steps

Step 01

Assemble Donut Body: Thread three mini powdered sugar donuts onto each wooden skewer, forming the snowman’s body.

Step 02

Attach Eyes: Press two candy eyes gently into the top donut of each stack.

Step 03

Add Nose: Insert one mini orange candy-coated chocolate into the center of the top donut to create the nose.

Step 04

Create Mouth: Place mini chocolate chips below the nose on the top donut to form a mouth.

Step 05

Insert Arms: Insert two halved pretzel sticks into opposite sides of the middle donut to represent arms.

Step 06

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

Step 07

Decorate Details (Optional): Use colored icing or edible markers to add buttons and other decorative details as desired.

Step 08

Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly to allow decorations to set.

Essential Gear

  • Wooden skewers
  • Small knife
  • Serving platter

Allergy Notice

Read each ingredient label for allergens and talk to a professional if you're unsure.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), milk, and soy; may contain nuts and eggs depending on candy and donut ingredients. Always check packaging for allergen information.

Nutrition Details (per serving)

Details here are for general info and aren't meant as medical advice.
  • Kcal: 200
  • Fats: 6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 36 grams
  • Proteins: 2 grams