Save 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 quickly became a favorite at our holiday parties because it’s both delicious and visually stunning. I love how simple it is to customize using different colors and decorations.
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 (eg , 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 donut 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 It Making this donut tower has become a beloved family tradition, bringing everyone together to decorate and enjoy a festive centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks.
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.
Save It This donut tower is the perfect finishing touch for holiday parties, combining festive flair with delicious treats everyone will love.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → What type of donuts work best for the tower?
Mini plain or glazed donuts work well, either store-bought or homemade, as they stack easily and soak up the colorful glaze nicely.
- → How is the colorful icing made?
Mix powdered sugar with milk until pourable, then divide and tint with food coloring to create vibrant glazes for decorating.
- → How do I attach the donuts securely to the cone?
Use toothpicks to fix each donut onto the foam or cardboard cone, starting from the base and working upward with slight overlaps for stability.
- → Can the tower be made ahead of time?
It’s best assembled the day of serving to maintain freshness, but prep decorations the day before to save time.
- → What decorations can be used to mimic ornaments?
Edible glitter, sprinkles, colored sugar, candies, and mini pretzel or chocolate sticks add festive touches and ornament hooks.