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Turkey donuts: Delicious chocolate treats creatively decorated with candy to resemble festive turkeys, complete with vibrant candy corn tail feathers and playful googly eyes.
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Turkey Donuts

Get the kids in on the Thanksgiving prep and recruit them to make these adorable turkey donuts.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Author: Corinne Schmitt

Equipment

  • small bowls
  • Kitchen counter mat
  • Thanksgiving plate

Ingredients

  • chocolate mini donuts
  • candy corn
  • candy eyes
  • red cookie icing
  • Fall mix sprinkles

Instructions

  • Slice off a small part of the bottom edge of the donut so it makes a flat surface for the ‘turkey’ to stand.
    chocolate mini donuts
  • Carefully insert 5 to 6 candy corn into the top edge of the donut to make the feathers. Be sure to insert the pointed end first.
    candy corn
  • Add the eyes, using a dab of icing as glue.
    candy eyes, red cookie icing
  • Insert another candy into the donut’s hole to make the beak, with the pointed end sticking out.
  • For the feet, remove the pumpkin shaped or leaf sprinkles from the Fall mix sprinkles. Carefully insert them near the bottom edge of the donut to make the feet.
    Fall mix sprinkles
  • Using the red cookie icing, draw the turkey’s snood next to the beak.
  • Repeat as needed to create an entire flock of turkey donuts.

Notes

Recipe FAQs

What do I do if my donut crumbles when I insert the candy corn?
You can dip the ends in a little melted chocolate or icing before inserting to act as glue.
 
Can I make these in advance?
It’s best to assemble them on the same day you plan to serve them to keep the candy corn and other decorations from getting soggy. If you must prepare them ahead, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
 
Can I use homemade donuts instead of store-bought?
Absolutely! If you prefer homemade, just make sure the donuts are fully cooled before decorating. Mini chocolate donuts are ideal, but any small donut can work with this recipe.