Pin 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 tower has become a favorite holiday tradition, bringing laughter and joy as everyone gathers around to admire and taste the colorful creation.
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 the 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.
- Wrap the cone:
- 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.
Pin This recipe brings the family together as everyone helps decorate and assemble the tower creating wonderful holiday memories.
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 A delightful dessert that doubles as holiday decor making your celebration unforgettable.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I use store-bought mini donuts for this tower?
Yes, store-bought mini donuts can be used to save preparation time without compromising the festive appearance.
- → How do I make the colored glaze for decorating?
Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a thick, pourable glaze, then add food coloring to achieve the desired shades.
- → What is the best way to attach donuts to the cone base?
Use toothpicks to secure each decorated donut to the foam or cardboard cone, starting from the bottom and working upwards.
- → Can I customize the decorations on each donut?
Absolutely, use sprinkles, edible glitter, colored sugar, or small candies to create colorful and festive ornament-like decorations.
- → How long should the decorated donuts set before assembly?
Allow the icing and decorations to set for about 10–15 minutes to ensure they adhere well during assembly.