Save 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.
I love making this donut tower every holiday season as it brings joy and delight to all my guests.
What's for Dinner Tonight? 🤔
Stop stressing. Get 10 fast recipes that actually work on busy nights.
Free. No spam. Just easy meals.
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
Tired of Takeout? 🥡
Get 10 meals you can make faster than delivery arrives. Seriously.
One email. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
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.
- Assemble the 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 touch:
- Optionally, dust with additional edible glitter for a sparkling effect. Serve as a show-stopping edible centerpiece.
Save This recipe has become a treasured tradition at our family holiday gatherings, sparking smiles and requests for seconds.
Still Scrolling? You'll Love This 👇
Our best 20-minute dinners in one free pack — tried and tested by thousands.
Trusted by 10,000+ home cooks.
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 
This donut tower will brighten up any holiday party with its festive look and delightful taste.
Cooking Guide
- → Can I use store-bought mini donuts for this tower?
Yes, store-bought mini donuts work perfectly and save preparation time.
- → What is the best way to attach the donuts to the cone?
Use toothpicks to secure each decorated donut onto the foam or cardboard cone, starting from the base upwards.
- → How do I make the colored glaze for decorating?
Mix powdered sugar with milk until thick but pourable, then divide and tint with food coloring as desired.
- → Can I prepare this in advance?
It's best to assemble the tower the day of serving to maintain freshness and appearance.
- → What can I use to mimic ornament hooks on the donuts?
Mini pretzel sticks or chocolate sticks inserted into the top of each donut emulate ornament hooks elegantly.
- → Are there allergy considerations to keep in mind?
This tower contains wheat, eggs, and milk; check all candy and donut labels for additional allergens.
