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Last Updated on December 19, 2023 by Alaina Bullock
These easy Christmas Wreath Donuts are a fun, festive, and delicious holiday treat that’s perfect for classroom or holiday parties, homemade holiday gifts, or even as a snack for Santa. Best of all, there is no cooking or baking involved!
Making cute, fun, and festive holiday treats is one of my favorite things about this season! While I love taking the time to create holiday treats like this Christmas Present Piñata Cake or these Hanukkah Piñata Cookies, there are also plenty of occasions when I need a holiday recipe that is quick and easy to make! This is why today I’m sharing these easy Christmas Wreath Donuts!
Christmas Wreath Donuts are not only quick and easy to make, but they are also festive, cute, and delicious! And best of all, there is NO cooking or baking involved!
These easy holiday treats are perfect for holiday parties, to give as homemade holiday gifts, or even as a snack for Santa instead of holiday cookies!
So, let’s get started!
How to Make Christmas Wreath Donuts
Are you excited to explore how to craft these charming Christmas Wreath Donuts? The full recipe awaits you in a handy, printable recipe card at the end of this post. Additionally, I’ve included detailed, step-by-step instructions below, complete with images, to guide you in creating these festive donut wreaths. It’s a fun and visual journey to bring these edible holiday decorations to life!
Kitchen Tools You Will Need
Below, you’ll find a curated selection of kitchen tools essential for transforming mini white powdered donuts into enchanting Christmas Wreath Donuts. Time to don your apron and join me in this festive, no-bake confectionery journey. Let’s create these delightful holiday treats together!
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Christmas Wreath Donuts Ingredients
This simple Christmas treat recipe calls for just 3 basic ingredients to transform simple powdered mini donuts into whimsical Christmas Wreath Donuts. Get ready to add a sprinkle of holiday enchantment to these treats and watch the magic of the season come alive in your kitchen!
- powdered mini donuts – The fluffy, sugary delights that serve as the perfect base for our wreath creations.
- Christmas holly berry sprinkles – To add a pop of festive color and charm and transform each donut into a miniature Christmas wreath.
- sparkle gel icing or edible adhesive – The magic touch that pulls it all together.
To save time, I used store-bought mini powdered donuts. However, you could always make your favorite homemade donut recipe and use those instead.
Christmas Wreath Donuts Instructions
These holiday donuts are quite easy to make. I was able to finish 12 of them in just 8 minutes! However, you do need some patience to make these.
I had some trouble at first putting the holly leaf and holly berry sprinkles on the donuts because they are so small. They kept getting stuck to the gel icing on my fingers, too.
However, once I figured out the best way to do it, things went a lot faster. I used a toothpick to add the icing to the back of the sprinkles. You may find an easier way that works for you.
Step One: Prep
Arrange the powdered mini donuts on a clean surface, creating a ready-to-decorate setup.
Step Two: Choose Your Technique for Icing
There are two ways to go about adding the icing which will act as glue for the sprinkles. Decide what works best for you for adding the icing.
- Toothpick Technique: Use a toothpick to apply a small amount of icing to the back of each sprinkle.
- Direct Icing: Place small dots of icing directly on the donuts where you plan to add the sprinkles.
Step Three: Add the Sprinkles
Attach the holly berry sprinkles to the donuts, either on the icing dots or with the icing from the toothpick.
Step Four: Let it Set
Once all the sprinkles are in place, allow some time for the gel icing to dry, ensuring everything stays securely attached.
And you are done! Your Christmas Wreath Donuts are ready to be displayed and enjoyed!
If you have kids, this would be a cinch for them since their fingers are so small. You could also probably use a small food paintbrush and a pair of tweezers, too.
Additionally, these holly and berry sprinkles look a bit bigger/thicker than the ones I used, so they make be easier to use.
Tips for Making and Storing Christmas Wreath Donuts
Use these pointers to make this recipe even easier and quicker!
- Adding the gel icing directly to the powdered donut does not work very well. Instead, add a little dab of icing to each sprinkle.
- You can make these Christmas Wreath Donuts up to a day ahead of time. Simply store them in an airtight container.
- These holiday donuts can be stored for up to two weeks as long as they are kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
See? I told you this fun and festive holiday recipe was going to be quick and easy! And don’t they look so cute?!
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Christmas Wreath Donuts Printable Recipe
Here are the complete Christmas Wreath Donuts recipe ingredients and instructions in a handy printable format! Enjoy!
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