Pin This 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 was a hit at our holiday party and brought so much joy decorating and sharing with family and friends.
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.
- Create 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 Gathering around this sweet tower became a favorite holiday tradition in our family bringing smiles and fun memories.
Tips for Perfect Donuts
Whether homemade or store-bought choose donuts that are fresh and firm to hold the decorations better.
Creative Decoration Ideas
Experiment with different colors and edible glitter to match your holiday theme perfectly.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this tower alongside warm drinks like hot chocolate or mulled cider for a complete festive treat.
Pin This This donut stack is both a delicious treat and a stunning holiday centerpiece sure to impress your guests.
Recipe Q&A
- → What type of donuts work best for this tower?
Mini plain or glazed donuts, either store-bought or homemade, work perfectly for stacking and decorating.
- → How is the colorful glaze prepared?
Mix powdered sugar with milk until thick but pourable, then divide and tint with food coloring to achieve bright hues.
- → What is used to assemble the donut tower?
A large foam or cardboard cone wrapped in food-safe or parchment paper serves as the sturdy base for attaching donuts with toothpicks.
- → Can the tower be made in advance?
For best freshness, assemble the tower on the day of serving. Using ready-made donuts and premade glaze can speed up the process.
- → How are the ornament hooks created on the donuts?
Mini pretzel sticks or chocolate sticks are inserted into the top of each donut to resemble ornament hooks or caps.
- → Are there options to enhance the glaze flavor?
Vanilla or almond extract can be added to the glaze for extra taste and aroma.