Pin it A whimsical and festive dessert centerpiece featuring stacked mini donuts decorated to resemble colorful Christmas ornaments. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this edible tower combines sweet flavors with eye-catching holiday cheer.
This recipe has been a family favorite during the holiday season and always impresses guests with its colorful presentation and delightful taste.
Ingredients
- Donuts: 36 mini plain or glazed donuts (store-bought or homemade)
- Decorations: 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 4 tbsp milk, Food coloring (red, green, blue, gold, silver, as desired), Sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sugar, Assorted candies (e.g. mini M&Ms, silver dragees), Mini pretzel sticks or chocolate sticks (for ornament hooks)
- Assembly: 1 large foam or cardboard cone (about 12 14 inches tall), food-safe or wrapped in parchment, Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the icing:
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk, adding milk gradually, until a thick but pourable glaze forms. Divide into small bowls and tint each with desired food coloring.
- Decorate donuts:
- Dip or drizzle each mini donut with colored icing. While wet, decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, and candies to mimic Christmas ornaments. Allow to set for 10 15 minutes.
- Assemble the tower:
- Wrap the cone in food-safe wrap or parchment paper. Starting from the base, attach decorated donuts to the cone using toothpicks, working upwards and overlapping slightly to cover the cone completely.
- Add ornament hooks:
- After all donuts are attached, insert mini pretzel or chocolate sticks into the top of each donut to resemble ornament hooks or caps.
- Final touch:
- Optionally, dust with additional edible glitter for a sparkling effect. Serve as a show-stopping edible centerpiece.
Pin it Creating this tower has become a cherished holiday tradition in our family, bringing everyone together in the kitchen and around the festive table.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, spoons, parchment paper, toothpicks, large foam or cardboard cone, small spatula or spoon for icing
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, may contain soy and nuts (check donut and candy labels). Always double-check labels if concerned about allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 270, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Protein: 3 g (per serving, based on 1/10th of tower)
Pin it This donut stack makes any holiday gathering memorable and delicious. Enjoy crafting and sharing this festive centerpiece!
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I decorate the mini donuts for the tower?
Prepare colored icings by mixing powdered sugar with milk and food coloring. Dip or drizzle the mini donuts, then decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or candies to mimic ornaments.
- → What can I use to assemble the donut tower?
Use a large foam or cardboard cone wrapped in food-safe paper as the base. Attach donuts with toothpicks, starting from the base and working upward.
- → Can I use store-bought mini donuts for this tower?
Yes, using ready-made mini donuts is a quick option and works well for this tower.
- → How do I make the ornament hooks on the donuts?
Insert mini pretzel sticks or chocolate sticks into the top of each donut to resemble ornament hooks.
- → Any tips for adding extra flavor to the icing?
Add vanilla or almond extracts to the glaze for enhanced taste and depth of flavor.