# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - 6–8 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
# Directions:
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 using.
03 - Distribute tinted shredded coconut along the top and sides of the base to resemble straw hair.
04 - Line mini chocolate cookies above the hair to form a hat; optionally place a marshmallow on top as the hat’s tip.
05 - Use mini chocolate chips or candies for eyes; optionally slice marshmallows in half for larger eyes and place a chocolate chip at the center of each.
06 - Arrange orange jelly beans or M&Ms into a triangle shape to create the nose.
07 - Use red licorice strings to craft a smiling mouth beneath the nose.
08 - Place round gummy candies on either side of the mouth for cheeks.
09 - Scatter candy corn and additional gummy candies around the base for a festive appearance.
10 - Compose a bow tie under the face using pretzel sticks.
11 - Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles over the design for added detail; serve immediately or cover until presentation.
