A colorful scarecrow centerpiece with candy corn, chocolate, and marshmallows for festive fall celebrations.
# 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)
11 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut tinted yellow with food coloring
12 - 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
13 - 1/4 cup assorted gummy candies
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Position the large sugar cookie or rice cake on a serving platter as the face foundation.
02 - Spread an even layer of frosting over the surface; incorporate peanut butter by swirling if desired.
03 - Distribute the tinted shredded coconut along the top and sides to mimic straw hair.
04 - Arrange mini chocolate cookies above the hair to form a hat, optionally topping with a marshmallow.
05 - Place chocolate chips or candies as eyes; for larger eyes, halve marshmallows and center a chocolate chip inside each half.
06 - Shape a triangular nose using orange jelly beans or M&Ms.
07 - Create a smiling mouth using red licorice strings.
08 - Place round gummy candies to represent cheeks.
09 - Surround the base 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 extra decorative effect. Serve immediately or cover until presentation.
