Mini Donut Snowman Stack

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This fun winter snack features stacks of three mini powdered sugar donuts threaded onto skewers to form charming snowmen. Candy eyes and orange candy pieces bring the faces to life, while pretzel stick halves serve as playful arms. Optional fruit leather scarves and colorful icing details add festive touches. Ready quickly with no baking required, this treat suits kids’ parties and seasonal celebrations alike.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:56:00 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.

I first made these mini donut snowmen for a holiday gathering and they were a huge hit—both kids and adults loved them!

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.
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My family loves decorating their own snowmen which turns snack time into a fun activity.

Required Tools

8 wooden skewers and a small knife for making holes if needed

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat (gluten), milk, soy (in donuts and some candies). May contain nuts and eggs depending on ingredients used. Always check packaging.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Approximately 200 calories, 6 g total fat, 36 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein.

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These mini donut snowmen are a delightful treat that add joy to any holiday gathering.

Recipe Questions & Answers

How do I assemble the mini donut snowmen?

Thread three mini powdered sugar donuts onto a skewer, then add candy eyes, a candy nose, chocolate chip mouth, and pretzel stick arms.

Can I customize the snowman decorations?

Yes, use colored icing, edible markers, or fruit leather scarves to add buttons and personalized details.

Are there any allergen considerations?

These snowmen contain wheat, milk, and soy; check candy labels for nut and egg presence if needed.

How should I serve or store the snowmen?

Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly to help set decorations before serving.

What alternatives can I use for scarves?

Swap fruit leather with licorice strips or ribbon candy for colorful snowman scarves.

Is this snack suitable for kids' parties?

Absolutely, decorating the snowmen can be a fun activity for children during gatherings.

Mini Donut Snowman Stack

Cute stacks of mini powdered sugar donuts with candy eyes and pretzel stick arms, a festive winter treat.

Prep duration
15 minutes
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Overall time
15 minutes
Recipe by Clover Hearth Emily Dawson

Recipe type Sweet Cozy Treats

Skill level Easy

Culinary roots American

Servings made 8 Portion size

Diet preferences Meatless

What you'll need

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 make it

Step 01

Assemble Snowman Bodies: Thread 3 mini powdered sugar donuts onto each wooden skewer to form the snowman’s body.

Step 02

Attach Eyes: Gently press 2 candy eyes into the top donut of each stack.

Step 03

Add Nose: Insert a mini orange candy into the center of the top donut as the nose.

Step 04

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

Step 05

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

Step 06

Apply Scarves (Optional): Tie a fruit leather strip around the neck area between the top and middle donuts as a scarf.

Step 07

Add Decorative Details (Optional): Use colored icing or edible markers to create buttons and other features as desired.

Step 08

Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly to help decorations set.

Equipment needed

  • 8 wooden skewers
  • Small knife for creating holes if needed
  • Serving platter

Allergy details

Be sure to review every ingredient for potential allergies, and talk to a medical expert if you’re unsure.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), milk, and soy found in donuts and some candies.
  • May contain nuts and eggs depending on specific candy and donut ingredients.

Nutrition information (each portion)

Only use this data as a helpful reference—it’s not intended to replace professional health guidance.
  • Calorie count: 200
  • Fat content: 6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 36 grams
  • Proteins: 2 grams