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donut hole Christmas elves

Donut Hole Reindeer and Elves


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Description

These donut hole reindeer & elves are the perfect holiday treat. They are cute, tasty, fun to make with kids, and oh-so-festive to spread cheer and creativity.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 10 plain donut holes, store-bought, not powdered
  • 1/2 cup Nutella
  • eyeball candies, or any small candy eyes
  • red m&ms
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • strawberries
  • mini marshmallows
  • pretzels

Instructions

Instructions

Assemble the Elves:

  1. Grab 5 plain donut hole, and pipe Nutella on top to help the decorations stick well.
  2. For the nose, place the eyeball candies and a red M&M on the Nutella.
  3. Inside the donut hole, pipe a little Nutella for a surprise filling.
  4. Add a dollop of whipped cream on top.
  5. For the hat, slice a strawberry and set it on the whipped cream.
  6. Add a bit more Nutella to the tip of the strawberry hat and attach a mini marshmallow.

Assemble the Reindeer:

  1. Grab the last 5 donut hole and pipe Nutella on top.
  2. Add the eyeball candies and red M&M for the nose.
  3. Insert pretzels into the sides of the donut hole to make antlers.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: none
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 442
  • Sugar: 28.8 g
  • Sodium: 153.1 mg
  • Fat: 22.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33.6 g
  • Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 27.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
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