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