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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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare Feathers: Take a toothpick and thread 4-5 Fruit Loops cereal rings onto it to form the turkey’s feathers.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve: Once decorated, serve the turkey donuts fresh for breakfast or as a fun snack during your Thanksgiving celebrations.
  7. 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

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