Scarecrow Twinkies: An Adorable No-Bake Fall Treat
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Scarecrow Twinkies are the cutest no-bake fall treat – Twinkies turned into smiling scarecrows with candy hats, straw hair, and a whole lot of personality!
Fall has this way of making me want to decorate everything — including my snacks. And if you can’t tell by the name, on Fun Food Crafts, I’m all about turning everyday sweets into something adorable, colorful, and totally smile-worthy. And these Scarecrow Twinkies? They’re exactly that.
If you’ve been looking for a fall craft treat that looks impressive but won’t stress you out, this is it. There’s no baking, no tricky prep — just pure edible fun. Think of it as a way to entertain the kids, impress at the school party, and sneak in a little creative time for yourself.
The best part? You can make a whole bunch of these in under 30 minutes. It’s one of those projects where everyone can join in, from tiny hands to grown-up decorators (hi, fellow perfectionists 👋).
When I first made these for a neighborhood potluck, I blinked and they were gone. They’re that irresistible — and they’ll make you look like the parent who has it all together. (Even if you’re totally winging it — no judgment here.)
Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe
How to Make Scarecrow Twinkies
If “cute but easy” is your love language, this one’s for you. All you need are some Twinkies, candy melts, frosting, and your creativity. Set up a little decorating station and you’ll have a whole lineup of cheerful scarecrow snacks ready in no time!
🥄 Kitchen Tools You Will Need to Make Scarecrow Twinkies
Before you start your scarecrow snack crew, grab these simple tools:
- Parchment-lined baking sheet or tray
- Microwave-safe bowls for melting candy
- Piping bags or zip-top bags
- Small spatula or butter knife
- Toothpicks or food-safe paintbrush for details
Pro tip: Set up an assembly line if you’re making these with kids — one melts, one dips, one decorates. Teamwork = snack magic!
Ingredients You Will Need to Make Scarecrow Twinkies
This is where the fun begins! You can mix, match, and play with colors, but here’s the basic lineup:
- Unfrosted Golden Twinkies (or similar-shaped snack cakes)
- Vanilla Sugar Wafer for hats (can also use the chocolate ones)
- Shredded Mini Wheats cereal for straw, broken apart into shreds
- Lo mein noodles for hair
- Candy eyes
- Orange Mini M&Ms for noses
- Pink sequin sprinkles for cheeks
- Black cookie frosting (with a small round tip) for smiles and hat band
- White cookie frosting to use as glue (or you can use the black)
Step-By-Step Instructions
Grab your Twinkies, your candy melts, and a little imagination — let’s make these adorable fall friends!
Step 1: Prep the Twinkies
- Unwrap your Twinkies and line them up on a parchment-covered tray.
- While optional, if you give them a quick chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes, it helps the frosting and decorations stick better later.
Step 2: Make the Hats
- Break one sugar wafer into two pieces – one slightly longer than the other.
- Use a small line of white frosting as “glue” to attach the two pieces side by side (not top to bottom).
- Set the hats aside for a few minutes to firm up while you work on the scarecrow’s hair.
Step 3: Add the Hair and Straw
- Add a small dollop of white frosting to the top end of each Twinkie — that’s your “glue.”
- Next, stick a few pieces of lo mein noodles on for the hair (trust me, it looks adorable!). I glued mine a bit to each side to leave room for the straw and to ensure the hat will be partially touching the actual Twinkie for stability once added.
- Sprinkle some of the crushed Mini Wheats cereal pieces over the noodles and to each side of the scarecrow’s “head” for texture and that perfect “messy straw” look.
- Once the “hair” is in place, add a bit more frosting, then carefully press the hat so it sits just right. Make sure some straw and cereal peek out from underneath for that classic scarecrow vibe.
Step 4: Finish the Faces
Now for the fun part — the faces!
- Use white cookie frosting to stick on two candy eyes.
- Add an orange mini M&M as the nose, making sure to place it right in the center.
- Place a pink sprinkle on each “cheek”
- Next, draw a stitched smile using black cookie frosting to bring your scarecrow to life.
- Finally, using the black cookie icing, add a hat band right where the two wafers meet.
And that’s it, your Scarecrow Twinkies are all dressed up and ready to steal the show! 🍂🎃 Cute, crunchy, and oh-so-fun. Told ya this would be easy!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Chill first: A cool Twinkie helps the frosting set faster.
- Assembly line: I like to line up all of the ingredients when building food crafts like this so the process is even quicker and easier. It’s also a great way to let kids assemble their own Twinkie Scarecrows!
- Personalize: Let everyone make their scarecrow unique — think rainbow hats or candy corn accessories!
Recipe Variations, Additions, and Substitutions
- If you cannot find the frosting-free Twinkies, get the regular ones. Then carefully remove the top frosting.
- Try chocolate Twinkies for a darker, rustic scarecrow look.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes! Decorate up to 24 hours in advance and store in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
Q: How do I transport them without smudging the decorations?
A: Place each Scarecrow Twinkie in a cupcake liner or wrap lightly in plastic wrap.
Show Off Your Scarecrow Twinkies!
Did you make these Scarecrow Twinkies? I can’t wait to see your edible scarecrow lineup! Tag @funfoodcrafts or use #funfoodcrafts on Instagram so I can feature your cute creations.
Save this idea for later by pinning it to your Fall Food Crafts board — and share it with your fellow snack crafters so we can all bring more smiles (and sugar) to fall parties everywhere
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Printable Recipe Card
Scarecrow Twinkies - No-Bake Fall Treat
A no-bake fall treat transforming Twinkies into adorable scarecrows with candy hats, straw hair, and sweet faces — perfect for parties or after-school snacks.
Ingredients
- 6 Original Twinkies with NO icing
- ¼ of a cup Mini Wheats - broken up
- ¼ cup Lo Mein Noodles
- 12 small candy eyes
- 6 orange M&Ms - for the nose
- 6 Sugar wafers
- 12 Pink confetti sprinkles - (the flat round sprinkles)
- Vanilla cookie icing - to use a glue
- Black cookie icing with small round piping tip
Instructions
- Unwrap the Twinkies and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Make the hats by breaking a sugar wafer into one long piece and one short. Put them together with some cookie icing as glue. Put them aside to dry.
- Next, take some low mein noodles and Mini Wheats to use as straw and hair. Attach to the Twinkie using the white cookie icing.
- Make sure the hats are dry and secure, then glue them to the top of the scarecrow heads. Then, using black cookie icing with a small round tip, draw a 'band' where the two pieces of sugar wafers join.
- Form their faces using candy eyes, an orange M&M nose, and black icing to draw a mouth with 'stitches'.
- Allow the icing to dry completely before serving.
