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Christmas Donut Tree

Christmas donut tree is a festive no-bake dessert made by arranging mini glazed donuts in a triangle and trunk. Green frosting zigzags, holiday sprinkles, and a yellow star candy turn the simple donut stack into a centerpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the tree
  • 24 mini glazed donuts
For the frosting and decorations
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • green gel food coloring as needed
  • 2 tbsp holiday sprinkles
  • 1 yellow star-shaped candy

Equipment

  • 1 14x18-inch serving board

Method
 

Arrange the tree
  1. On a 14x18-inch serving board, arrange all 24 mini glazed donuts in centered rows of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 to form a triangle, then place the remaining 3 donuts below the triangle for the trunk.
Make the frosting and decorate
  1. In a small bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until combined, then beat in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth; mix in green gel food coloring until the frosting is a festive green.
  2. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off, pipe it in zigzags over the donuts, and use a little frosting to secure the yellow star-shaped candy at the top; scatter the holiday sprinkles over the tree.

Notes

For neat zigzags, make sure the frosting is smooth before transferring it to the bag. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free frosting, use plant-based butter and milk, though the donuts may also contain dairy.