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    Snowman Donuts

    Published: November 15, 2022 - Last updated: February 8, 2023 by Erika

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    It's the time of year when people start thinking about snowmen. While some might build an actual snowman, others might enjoy a delicious treat in the form of a snowman donut. This Snowman Donut recipe is easy to follow and made easier with store bought donuts!

    close up view of two snowman donut on a plate.
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Variations
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • More Christmas Recipes You'll Love
    • Snowman Donuts

    Check out my Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars and my Grinch Fudge for more Christmas recipes!

    Don't worry, these snowman donuts don't require any special baking skills or equipment. You're simply adding a little fun to already existing powdered donuts! You can be as creative as you'd like with these donuts!

    A lot of times, people will use this donut recipe to show their holiday spirit. If you want to make them extra festive, you can be as creative as you'd like with them! Amazon has tons of different options for decorating snowmen these days!

    These would be perfect to make with kids or for a holiday party. They're sure to put a smile on anyone's face!

    three snowman donuts on a red plate.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • There's something so nostalgic about eating donuts that look like snowmen! If you want to provide something fun for your kids, then go this route!
    • These would be perfect to make with kids or for a holiday party. They're also bound to put a smile on anyone's face.
    • Snowman donuts are perfect for the wintertime! If you love the look of fun treats but don't want to spend a lot of time baking, then these donuts are for you!
    • These Snowman donuts also allow you to be super creative with holiday baking. Kids can be as creative as they'd like, which is nice for non-baking parents.

    Ingredients

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    • Mini Powdered Donuts:  You can find these in the baking aisle of your grocery store.
    • Candy Eyes: These are optional, but they do add a lot of personality to the donuts!
    • Candy Corn: These are used for the nose. Again, feel free to use whatever you have on hand. This is such a fun way to use candy corn.
    • Red Rope Candy: This is used for the scarves. You could also use licorice laces.
    • Kabob Sticks: These are used to help bring the snowman to life. This will help keep everything together. If you're traveling with the snowman donuts, then the kabob sticks are necessary.
    • Mini Chocolate Chips: These are used for the buttons. You can use whatever size of chocolate chips that you'd like.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    four image process making snowman donuts.

    Step 1:

    Poke 3 mini donuts through the kabob sticks.

    Step 2:

    Place a candy corn into the hole of the top donut to create a snowman nose.

    Step 3:

    Add a candy rope to create a scarf.

    Step 4:

    Wet the backs of the candy eyes and stick them onto the top donut. The powder on the donuts will help keep the eyes in place once wet.

    Step 5:

    Using mini chocolate chips, create a mouth.

    Step 6:

    Add a top hat made from another mini donut by simply cutting off the hole in the center of the donut. Serve and enjoy!

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

    top view of three snowman donuts on a red plate.

    Expert Tips

    • You can use any flavor of donut for this recipe. Chocolate, vanilla, or even glazed would all work well!
    • If you want to get really creative, you could dip the donuts in melted chocolate or white chocolate. This would give them an extra festive touch!
    • If you're making these for a party, you could set up a toppings bar and let everyone decorate their own donut snowman. This would be a lot of fun for kids!
    • You could also make these without the kabob sticks. Simply place the 3 donuts next to each other on a plate and decorate as desired.

    Variations

    If you want to change up your snowman donuts, here are a few ideas:

    • Use different colors of candy for the eyes, nose, and mouth.
    • Add a scarf or hat made from fondant or icing.
    • Decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles.
    • Pipe on extra frosting around the edge of the donut.
    • Turn your donut into a carrot snowman by adding an orange nose and green frosting around the edge.

    Storing & Freezing

    Storing: These donuts are best served the day they're made. However, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

    Freezing: You can also freeze these donuts! Simply place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

    Recipe FAQ's

    What is a snowman donut?

    A snowman donut is a type of donut that is shaped like a snowman.  They are often decorated with frosting, sprinkles, and other festive toppings.

    How do you make a snowman donut?

    There are many ways to make a snowman donut, but the most common method is to use small donut holes and put them together in the shape of a donut.

    What are some of the most popular toppings for snowman donuts?

    Some of the most popular toppings for snowman donuts include sprinkles, chocolate chips, and marshmallows.

    What do these donuts taste like?

    These donuts taste like a regular donut, but with festive toppings. These donuts are super sweet because of the added toppings, but the kids love them. If you're looking for something to bring to a holiday party, these donuts are a hit!

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    Snowman Donuts

    Erika
    It's the time of year when people start thinking about snowmen. While some might build an actual snowman, others might enjoy a delicious treat in the form of a snowman donut. This Snowman Donut recipe is easy to follow and made easier with store bought donuts!
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 Servings
    Calories 289 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Mini powdered donuts
    • Candy corn
    • Red rope candy I used Sweet Tarts rope
    • Candy eyes
    • Mini chocolate chips
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    Instructions
     

    • Poke 3 mini donuts through the kabob sticks.
    • Place a candy corn into the hole of the top donut to create a snowman nose.
    • Add a candy rope to create a scarf.
    • Wet the backs of the candy eyes and stick them onto the top donut. The powder on the donuts will help keep the eyes in place once wet.
    • Using mini chocolate chips, create a mouth.
    • Add a top hat made from another mini donut by simply cutting off the hole in the center of the donut. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can use any flavor of donut for this recipe. Chocolate, vanilla, or even glazed would all work well!
    • If you want to get really creative, you could dip the donuts in melted chocolate or white chocolate. This would give them an extra festive touch!
    • If you're making these for a party, you could set up a toppings bar and let everyone decorate their own donut snowman. This would be a lot of fun for kids!
    • You could also make these without the kabob sticks. Simply place the 3 donuts next to each other on a plate and decorate as desired.
    • Storing: These donuts are best served the day they're made. However, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. 
    • Freezing: You can also freeze these donuts! Simply place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    Enjoy!

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