Introduction

These turkey donuts are a fun and festive treat perfect for Thanksgiving morning or an autumn snack. Easy to assemble and delightfully colorful, they will bring a smile to both kids and adults alike.

The image shows three round, cracked light brown cookies on a white marbled surface, each designed to look like turkeys. Each cookie has two white candy eyeballs with black dots placed near the top center to form eyes, and a small curved candy piece in the center below the eyes acting as a beak. Behind each cookie, multiple vertical skewer sticks hold colorful cereal loops stacked tightly: yellow, red, green, blue, and purple, resembling feathers. The cereal loops add bright pops of color with a smooth and sugary texture. The overall look is playful and festive, resembling cartoon turkeys. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Mini donuts
Fruit Loops cereal
Candy eyes
Toothpicks

Instructions

Step 1: Arrange the mini donuts in a single layer on a serving plate. Decide how many turkey donuts you want to make.
Step 2: Take a toothpick and thread 4-5 Fruit Loops onto it, spacing them slightly.
Step 3: Insert the toothpick with the Fruit Loops into the back side on top of each donut, creating the turkey’s feathers. Use about four toothpicks per donut for a full look.
Step 4: Press two candy eyes into the front of each donut, using gentle pressure to secure them.
Step 5: Break a Fruit Loop in half and press one half onto the donut as the turkey’s beak, applying firm pressure to keep it in place.
Step 6: Serve your turkey donuts fresh for breakfast or as a festive snack.
Step 7: Make as many turkey donuts as you desire—whether just one or a dozen, it’s entirely up to you.

Tips & Variations

Try using different colorful cereal pieces or small candy bits for the feathers to change up the look.
If candy eyes are unavailable, small dots of frosting or chocolate chips can work as eyes.
For a healthier option, substitute Fruit Loops with dried fruit pieces or nuts.

Storage

Turkey donuts are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made. If you need to store them, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day to maintain the donut’s freshness. Avoid refrigerating as it may dry them out. Reassemble the eyes and beak just before serving if needed.

How to Serve

A glazed donut sits on a white textured glass plate, decorated to look like a turkey. The donut is light brown with a shiny glaze, with two candy eyes placed at the front and a candy corn used as the beak below the eyes. Behind the donut, five toothpicks are stuck in a fan shape, each holding four colorful cereal loops in green, blue, yellow, and red, representing the turkey’s feathers. Three clear glass bowls surround the donut on a white marbled surface; one holds candy corn, another holds colorful cereal loops, and the last contains candy eyes. The overall scene is bright and playful. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular-sized donuts instead of mini donuts?

Yes, regular-sized donuts work well too, but you may want to increase the number of Fruit Loops for the feathers to keep the turkey look balanced.

Can I make turkey donuts ahead of time?

It’s best to assemble them shortly before serving to keep the decorations fresh and secure. Preparing some parts ahead, like threading the Fruit Loops on toothpicks, can save time.

Turkey Donuts for Thanksgiving Recipe

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These festive Turkey Donuts are a fun and easy Thanksgiving treat that combines mini donuts with colorful Fruit Loops and candy eyes to create adorable edible turkeys. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a creative party dessert, these no-bake sweet treats will delight kids and adults alike during the holiday season.

Author: Maya
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 6-12 turkey donuts depending on donut quantity
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Mini Donuts

Mini plain donuts (number depending on desired servings)

Decorations

Fruit Loops cereal (enough for 4-5 hoops per donut, plus extra for beaks)
Candy eyes (2 per donut)
Toothpicks (4 per donut to hold Fruit Loops feathers)

Instructions

Arrange Donuts: Start by placing the mini donuts in a single layer on a serving plate or tray. Decide on the number of turkey donuts you want to make.
Prepare Feathers: Take a toothpick and thread 4-5 Fruit Loops cereal rings onto it to form the turkey’s feathers.
Attach Feathers: Carefully stick the toothpick with Fruit Loops onto the backside of each donut, positioning it on top. Use approximately 4 toothpicks per donut to create a full feather effect.
Add Eyes: Press two candy eyes firmly onto the front side of each donut to form the turkey’s eyes, applying gentle pressure so they stick securely.
Add Beak: Break a Fruit Loop in half and press one piece onto the front of the donut below the eyes to serve as the turkey’s beak.
Serve: Once decorated, serve the turkey donuts fresh for breakfast or as a fun snack during your Thanksgiving celebrations.
Customize: Make as many turkey donuts as you like, whether just one or a whole batch to share.

Notes

Use fresh mini plain donuts for best texture; glazed donuts may be too sticky for decorations.
If candy eyes are unavailable, small icing dots or edible markers can be used to create eyes.
Be cautious when inserting toothpicks to avoid breaking the donuts.
This recipe is a no-cook, assembly-only treat suitable for quick holiday fun and kid-friendly activities.
Store any leftover decorated donuts in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within one day for best quality.

Keywords: turkey donuts, thanksgiving treats, mini donuts, Fruit Loops, candy eyes, no bake snack, kids snack