Make an Oreo Snowman Cookie with DIY Star YIMT

What can we use instead of Oreo cookies or small round candies if they’re hard to find?

Use any sandwich cookie or two graham crackers instead of the Oreos, swap white frosting for cream cheese or marshmallow fluff as the 'glue', and replace small round candies with chocolate chips, mini M&Ms, or raisins for the eyes and buttons.

Why does my snowman slump or candies fall off and how do I fix it?

If the stacked Oreos slide or candies won’t stick, spread a thicker dollop of white frosting where you press the second Oreo, chill the assembled cookie a few minutes to let the frosting set, and use tiny dots of frosting to firmly secure the eyes, nose, buttons, and sprinkles.

How can I adapt this activity for different age groups?

For toddlers, have an adult pre-stack the Oreos and let them press on larger candies and add sprinkles while skipping the toothpick; for school-age kids, let them draw, cut, colour the paper star and tape it to the toothpick; and for older kids, challenge them to pipe a frosting scarf, create a snowman family, and post a photo on DIY.org.

How can we personalize or extend the Oreo Snowman Cookie activity?

Personalize by decorating and naming each paper star, add edible glitter or colored sugar to the frosting scarf, try flavored Oreos or candy scarves, or make a themed display of multiple snowmen on decorated plates before sharing a photo on DIY.org.