Mini Donut Snowman Stack

Name: Mini Donut Snowman Stack
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 mini powdered sugar donuts; 8 mini orange candy-coated chocolates (e.g., Reese's Pieces); 24 mini chocolate chips; 16 candy eyes; 8 small pretzel sticks, halved (for arms); 8 wooden skewers; 8 fruit leather strips (for scarves); Colored icing or edible markers (for buttons and details)

Featured in: Seasonal Treats

This delightful winter treat features mini powdered donuts carefully stacked on skewers to form charming snowmen. Embellished with candy eyes, orange candy noses, chocolate chip smiles, and pretzel stick arms, each snowman is a visually appealing snack. Optional fruit leather scarves and colored icing add festive details. No baking required, making it a quick and engaging project great for kids’ parties or holiday celebrations.

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By Chloe Martin

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:04:00 GMT

Mini Donut Snowman stacks are a festive dessert, featuring powdered donuts and candy details, perfect for kids. | crumbnest.com

Adorable and fun mini donut snowmen stacked on skewers—a perfect, no-bake winter snack for kids parties or holiday treats.

I remember making these mini donut snowmen with my children every holiday season; it's always a blast seeing their creativity.

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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)

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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.

These adorable Mini Donut Snowman treats offer a snowy winter scene with pretzel arms and candy faces. | crumbnest.com

Letting kids decorate their own snowmen always creates memorable family moments full of laughter.

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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

Enjoy delightful Mini Donut Snowmen, a no-bake treat with powdered donuts and edible decorative details, ready to serve. | crumbnest.com

This simple treat brings smiles and warmth to any winter gathering.

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Mini Donut Snowman Stack

Cute mini donut snowmen stacked on skewers for a delightful winter treat.

Prep duration

15 min

Complete duration

15 min

Created by Chloe Martin

Type Seasonal Treats

Skill Level Easy

Heritage American

Output 8 Portions

Dietary considerations Meat-Free

Components

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)

Directions

Phase 01

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

Phase 02

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

Phase 03

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

Phase 04

Create Mouths: Position mini chocolate chips below the nose on the top donut to form the mouth.

Phase 05

Attach Arms: Insert two pretzel stick halves into each side of the middle donut to form arms.

Phase 06

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

Phase 07

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

Phase 08

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

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Tools needed

Wooden skewers
Small knife
Serving platter

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and seek medical guidance if you're uncertain about ingredients.

Contains wheat (gluten), milk, and soy. May contain nuts and eggs; verify labels prior to use.

Nutritional information (each portion)

These values are approximate guides only and shouldn't replace professional medical consultation.

Energy: 200
Fats: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Proteins: 2 g

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