# 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 - 6–8 mini chocolate cookies (e.g., mini Oreos)
11 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut tinted yellow with food coloring
12 - 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
13 - 1/4 cup assorted gummy candies
# Method:
01 - Place the large sugar cookie or rice cake on a serving platter to form the face.
02 - Spread an even layer of frosting over the surface, swirling in peanut butter if desired.
03 - Arrange the tinted shredded coconut along the top and sides to resemble straw hair.
04 - Line mini chocolate cookies above the hair, topping with a marshmallow for the hat's tip if preferred.
05 - Use chocolate chips or candies for eyes. Optionally slice marshmallows in half for larger eyes and place a chocolate chip in each center.
06 - Arrange orange jelly beans or M&Ms into a triangle to represent the nose.
07 - Make a smiling mouth using red licorice strings.
08 - Place round gummy candies on either side as cheeks.
09 - Scatter candy corn and additional gummies around the base for a festive touch.
10 - Use pretzel sticks beneath the face to create a bow tie.
11 - Scatter chocolate sprinkles for extra detail and serve immediately or cover until ready to present.
