A festive scarecrow centerpiece featuring colorful candy, frosting, and creative decorative touches for autumn fun.
# Components:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Place the large sugar cookie or rice cake on a serving platter to serve as the base of 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 yellow-tinted shredded coconut along the top and sides to mimic straw hair.
04 - Line the mini chocolate cookies above the hair to form a hat, topping with a marshmallow if preferred.
05 - Place mini chocolate chips or candies to craft the eyes; optionally, slice marshmallows in half and place a chocolate chip at the center for larger eyes.
06 - Arrange orange jelly beans or M&Ms into a triangle shape to form the nose.
07 - Use red licorice strings to create a smiling mouth.
08 - Place round gummy candies on the cheeks for decoration.
09 - Adorn the base area 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 for added detail. Serve immediately or cover until presentation.
