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Christmas Donut Tree

This Christmas donut tree turns mini powdered-sugar donuts into a festive centerpiece with green candy coating, colorful candy ornaments, and a pretzel-stick trunk. Arrange the donuts in a tree shape, then let the coating set at room temperature.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
setting time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 21 donuts mini, powdered-sugar
  • 1 bag (10 oz) green candy melts
  • 0.25 cup mini candy-coated chocolates red and green
  • 1 candy yellow, star-shaped
  • 1 pretzel stick

Equipment

  • 1 18x14-inch platter
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

  1. Arrange the donuts on an 18x14-inch platter in a tree shape, with rows of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 donut, centered and touching.
  2. Melt the candy melts in a medium microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth.
  3. Spoon the melted candy over the donuts, covering their tops and filling the joins. While it is still wet, add the mini candies as ornaments, place the star at the top, and set the pretzel stick below the bottom row as the trunk.
  4. Let the tree stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes, until the candy coating is set.

Notes

For neat ornaments, add the candies while the coating is still wet. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the donuts may lose texture. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free donuts and candy melts.