Donut Stack Christmas Tower (Print view)

Stacked mini donuts iced and adorned with holiday-themed decorations form a vibrant centerpiece.

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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 - Assorted food coloring: red, green, blue, gold, silver
05 - Sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sugar
06 - Assorted candies such as mini M&Ms and silver dragees
07 - Mini pretzel sticks or chocolate sticks for ornament hooks

→ Assembly

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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Combine powdered sugar with milk in a bowl, gradually adding milk until a thick but pourable glaze forms. Divide glaze into separate bowls and tint each with desired food coloring.
02 - Dip or drizzle each mini donut with the colored icing. Immediately apply sprinkles, edible glitter, and candies to simulate Christmas ornaments. Allow glaze to set for 10 to 15 minutes.
03 - Cover the foam or cardboard cone with food-safe wrap or parchment paper to prepare for assembly.
04 - Starting at the base, secure decorated donuts onto the cone using toothpicks, working upward and slightly overlapping to fully cover the cone.
05 - Insert mini pretzel or chocolate sticks into the top of each donut to resemble ornament hooks or caps.
06 - Optionally dust the assembled tower with additional edible glitter for a sparkling finish before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Whimsical and festive dessert centerpiece
  • Combines sweet flavors with eye-catching holiday cheer
02 -
  • Best assembled the day of serving for maximum freshness
  • Contains wheat gluten eggs milk may contain soy and nuts check donut and candy labels
03 -
  • Use ready-made mini donuts and premade colored icing for a quick shortcut
  • Add flavorings like vanilla or almond extract to the glaze for extra taste
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