Whimsical Scarecrow Candy (Print-Friendly)

A cheerful candy arrangement styled as a scarecrow, ideal for autumn and festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base & Face

01 - 1 round sugar cookie (8–10 inches diameter) or large round rice cake
02 - 5 tablespoons vanilla or cream cheese frosting
03 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)

→ Decorations

04 - 1/4 cup candy corn
05 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 1/4 cup orange jelly beans or orange M&Ms
07 - 1/4 cup pretzel sticks
08 - 1/4 cup red licorice strings
09 - 2 large marshmallows
10 - 6 to 8 mini chocolate cookies (e.g., mini Oreos) for hat
11 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut tinted yellow with food coloring
12 - 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
13 - 1/4 cup assorted gummy candies for cheeks and bow tie

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the large sugar cookie or rice cake on a serving platter to form the face.
02 - Spread an even layer of vanilla or cream cheese frosting over the surface; swirl in peanut butter if desired.
03 - Arrange the tinted shredded coconut along the top and sides to mimic straw hair.
04 - Line mini chocolate cookies above the coconut hair and top with a marshmallow to resemble the hat.
05 - Use mini chocolate chips or candies as eyes; optionally slice marshmallows in half and place a chocolate chip in the center of each for larger eyes.
06 - Form a triangle nose using orange jelly beans or M&Ms.
07 - Make a smiling mouth with red licorice strings.
08 - Place round gummy candies on each side for cheeks.
09 - Surround the base with candy corn and additional gummy candies for a festive appearance.
10 - Use pretzel sticks beneath the face to form a bow tie.
11 - Scatter chocolate sprinkles over the platter for extra decoration and serve immediately or cover until presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun autumn centerpiece
  • Easy to assemble with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Substitute the base with a gluten-free cookie or rice cake for gluten sensitivity
  • For a nut-free version omit peanut butter
03 -
  • Tint the coconut by mixing with a few drops of yellow food coloring in a sealed bag and shaking until evenly colored
  • Try frosting flavors such as chocolate or maple for variation
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