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Turn a regular store bought donut into a cute little pumpkin donut in just a few steps.
I am a big fan of Halloween and even though my husband and I are now empty nesters we celebrate big. Â This year I decided to create some pumpkin donuts.
How to Make Pumpkin Donuts
This treat is easy and fun to make. Â
- Purchase unglazed cakeI donuts at your local donut shop.
- Make a glaze using powdered sugar and milk. You just want a nice smooth consistency that is easy to dip into.
- Add in orange food coloring.
- Dip top side of donut into glaze.
- Gently shake the donut after dipping it so you get a nice smooth surface.
- Add sprinkles
- Place them on a parchment paper covered surface to dry and let the glaze set up.
How to Make Pumpkin Stem and Leaf
Every pumpkin needs a stem and a leaf. I used some fun Halloween straws I picked up at the Dollar Tree or you could also use pretzel sticks like I did on the Apple Donuts. The pumpkin leaf is cut out of some green apple fruit leather I got at WinCo. I just cut out a leaf that somewhat resembles a pumpkin leaf. Use the straw or pretzel to push the leaf down into the donut.
And there you have it, a pumpkin donut or a donut pumpkin!
They are just too cute!
And I had way too much fun taking photos of them!
And if you need even more fun donut ideas check out:
Maryann Caballero says
Love… my kiddos would love this! I’m featuring your donuts in my Friday Features this week.
Leigh Anne says
Thanks so much Maryann!
Martha@A FamilyFeast says
Leigh Anne – You two are too funny! Love the costumes! (And those donuts look great too!)
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Martha! We love Halloween at our house!
Trisha @ Home Sweet Homemade says
Wow! Halloween is my fav holiday and you go all out! I love everything!
Your doughnuts are tooo clever! And I love the costume! It took me a minute to see if that was a real baby LOL!
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Trisha. I know that baby is so life like. It belongs to a friend that does baby massage and she uses it as her model!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Too darn cute Leigh Ann and I’m guessing pretty darn yummy as well 🙂 Pinned!
Tiffany says
The pumpkin donuts are very cute! I’m looking forward to see what you’re going to be for Halloween. Also, I love your Halloween party pictures. I bet it’s fun being your neighbor.