# What You’ll Need:
→ Base & Face
01 - 1 round sugar cookie (8–10 inches diameter) or large round rice cake
02 - 1/3 cup 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 serve as the face.
02 - Spread an even layer of frosting over the surface and swirl in peanut butter if desired.
03 - Arrange the tinted shredded coconut along the top and sides to depict straw hair.
04 - Line mini chocolate cookies above the hair to form a hat; optionally place a marshmallow on top.
05 - Use chocolate chips or candies for the eyes; slice marshmallows in half for larger eyes and center a chocolate chip on each half.
06 - Shape a triangle nose using orange jelly beans or M&Ms.
07 - Arrange red licorice strings into a smiling mouth.
08 - Place round gummy candies on each side for cheeks.
09 - Surround the base with candy corn and extra gummies for a festive appearance.
10 - Use pretzel sticks to form a bow tie beneath the face.
11 - Scatter chocolate sprinkles over the platter for added detail; serve immediately or cover until presentation.
