Donut Stack Christmas Ornament (Printer View)

A festive tower featuring mini donuts dressed with colorful glaze and sprinkles for holiday cheer.

# Components:

→ Donuts

01 - 36 mini plain or glazed donuts (store-bought or homemade)

→ Decorations

02 - 2 cups powdered sugar
03 - 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
04 - Food coloring (red, green, blue, gold, silver, as desired)
05 - Sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sugar
06 - Assorted candies (e.g., mini M&Ms, silver dragees)
07 - Mini pretzel sticks or chocolate sticks (for ornament hooks)

→ Assembly

08 - 1 large foam or cardboard cone (12 to 14 inches tall), food-safe or wrapped in parchment paper
09 - Toothpicks

# Method:

01 - Combine powdered sugar with milk gradually in a bowl until achieving a thick but pourable glaze. Divide into small bowls and tint each portion with desired food coloring.
02 - Dip or drizzle each mini donut with colored icing. While still wet, embellish with sprinkles, edible glitter, and candies to resemble Christmas ornaments. Let set for 10 to 15 minutes.
03 - Cover the cone with food-safe wrap or parchment paper. Starting at the base, affix decorated donuts to the cone using toothpicks, working upwards and slightly overlapping to fully cover the cone.
04 - Insert mini pretzel or chocolate sticks into the top of each donut to simulate ornament hooks or caps.
05 - Optionally dust with extra edible glitter for sparkle. Present as an eye-catching edible centerpiece.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and eye-catching holiday centerpiece
  • Sweet flavors combined with fun decoration
02 -
  • Use ready-made mini donuts and premade colored icing for a shortcut
  • Best assembled the day of serving for maximum freshness
03 -
  • Add vanilla or almond extract to the glaze for extra flavor
  • Serve with hot chocolate or mulled cider for a festive treat
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