Donut Wreath Recipe: Easy Baked Homemade Donuts for Christmas
Make these easy homemade donuts for a delicious sweet treat. Then, follow the decoration directions to put a Christmas twist on them and create donut wreaths.
Ingredients
Donut Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup milk
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Green food coloring gel
- Red nonpareils for decorating on top of the frosting
Instructions
Homemade Baked Donuts Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Put dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients and whisk together.
- Add the batter into a mini donut pan (Use a piping bag or spoon) sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Bake for approximately 9 - 10 minutes.
- Allow the donuts to cool. Remove from pan and move them to a cooling rack.
Frosting Directions
- Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the butter on medium.
- Once the butter is creamy, add your almond extract.
- Add powdered sugar, a little at a time. Mix well.
- Add milk a little at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.
- Add green food coloring, a little at a time, until you have reached the desired color.
How to Make Your Homemade Donuts into Donut Wreaths
- Use a pastry bag with a decorative frosting tip to pipe your green frosting onto your homemade donuts.
- Top with red nonpareils and serve.
Notes
You will also need a mini donut pan. These are not expensive and are a fun thing to have at home. If you prefer, you could buy a mini donut maker.
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