Save 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 donut stack has always been the star of our holiday parties, bringing smiles and compliments from all guests.
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 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 touches:
- Optionally, dust with additional edible glitter for a sparkling effect. Serve as a show-stopping edible centerpiece.
Save Making this donut tower has become a cherished holiday tradition that brings our family together in joyful celebration.
Notes
Add flavorings like vanilla or almond extract to the glaze for extra taste. Serve with hot chocolate or mulled cider for a festive treat.
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.
Save This donut tower is the perfect festive centerpiece to impress guests and enjoy delicious treats together.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of donuts works best?
Mini plain or glazed donuts, either store-bought or homemade, provide a sturdy base that's easy to decorate and stack.
- → How do I achieve vibrant colors on the donuts?
Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze, then tint each portion with your desired food coloring for bright, glossy finishes.
- → What is the best way to attach donuts to the cone?
Use toothpicks to secure the mini donuts to a foam or cardboard cone wrapped in parchment paper, starting from the base upward.
- → Can I prepare this ahead of time?
For best freshness, assemble the tower the day of serving, though icing and donuts can be prepared a few hours earlier.
- → Are there decoration alternatives for the ornament hooks?
Mini pretzel sticks or small chocolate sticks work well as edible ornament hooks atop each donut.