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    Home » Thanksgiving Recipes and Kids Crafts

    Turkey Donuts

    Modified: Mar 3, 2025 · Published: Oct 10, 2024 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Are you looking for a fun and delicious Thanksgiving treat that kids will love? Then you must try these turkey donuts, which are perfect for any fall gathering or Thanksgiving celebration. You just need a few ingredients, and kids can help make this unique and festive dessert.

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    • Turkey Doughnuts
    • Thanksgiving Snacks
    • Ingredients For Turkey Donuts
    • How to Make Turkey Donuts
    • Tips for Making Donut Turkeys
    • FAQS For Thanksgiving Donuts
    • Donut Recipes
    • Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
    • Turkey Activities
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    These cute and yummy turkey donuts are ,fun Thanksgiving treats or for anytime you want a little fun in the kitchen. Enjoy making them with your kids - it's simple and rewarding!

    Turkey Doughnuts

    Turkey Donuts are not just a sweet treat; they bring a playful twist to the traditional donut, making them ideal for holidays. They're great for parents looking for a quick and engaging dessert that kids can help create. Since they are so easy to make, they work well for a class party.

    You can make these with simple ingredients like store-bought glazed donuts and candy. These Thanksgiving donuts are easy to assemble and don't require any baking. Kids will love feeling involved in the kitchen, and these cute little 'turkeys' are sure to impress.

    turkey donuts

    Thanksgiving Snacks

    Thanksgiving-themed snacks are a big hit because they add a whimsical touch to the holiday. Whether you're hosting a big Thanksgiving feast or want a fun snack or Thanksgiving dessert, these themed treats are not to be missed!

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    Ingredients For Turkey Donuts

    • Glazed donuts: Using store-bought donuts is a great shortcut!
    • Frosting: Used as the "glue" to stick the candy on the donut. You can use vanilla frosting or chocolate frosting.
    • Candy corn: These colorful candies will form the feathers and the turkey's beak. They also add a fun crunch.
    • Red M&Ms: Use these as the turkey's wattles. They add a pop of color and a touch of sweetness.
    • Candy eyes: Edible eyes are essential for giving your turkey personality.
    • Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: These provide a rich chocolate flavor.
    2 doughnuts, candy eyes, candy corn and bowl, recessed peanut butter cups, and box of M and M's

    How to Make Turkey Donuts

    Begin by taking a glazed donut as your base. Insert a Mini Reese's into the center hole to form the turkey's body. Next, use candy corn to form the feathers, sticking them around the top half of the donut using frosting as glue.

    Donuts on white platter with Reese's peanut butter cup and center and candy corn in bowl and box of M and M's
    Reese's peanut butter cup and candy corn on doughnut

    For the turkey's face, attach candy eyes to the Reese's using a dab of frosting as glue. For the beak, gently press a candy corn in place with frosting.

    Finally, cut a red M&M in half and stick it next to the beak to make the turkey's wattle. Now your Turkey Donuts are ready to enjoy! Talk about the perfect Thanksgiving treat! Gobble, gobble!

    Thanksgiving Turkey Donuts
    turkey donuts made with candy corn and M&Ms on a platter

    Tips for Making Donut Turkeys

    Tip 1: These donuts are best served on the day they are made for maximum freshness.

    Tip 2: Freshly bought donuts will hold their shape and taste better.

    Tip 3: Make sure to use enough frosting to secure the candies in place firmly.

    Two Turkey Donuts on White Platter

    FAQS For Thanksgiving Donuts

    How do I store Turkey Day Donuts?

    Store your Turkey Donuts in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for about 1-2 days but are best enjoyed fresh.

    Can I use different candies for Thanksgiving Donuts?

    Absolutely! Feel free to get creative with your candies, as long as they fit the theme.

    Donut Recipes

    Making donuts at home is super fun and easy, and you don't need to be a top chef to do it! You can make them in all kinds of flavors and varieties depending on your mood or the time of year. Get creative and have a blast making your homemade donuts right in your kitchen!

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    Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

    To make Turkey Donuts, you'll need basic kitchen supplies like a knife for cutting candies and a small spoon or brush to apply the glaze. Most of these items can be easily found on Amazon if you need to stock up before starting.

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    Turkey Donuts are an easy way to bring some fun to your fall celebrations. These adorable treats will enjoy by kids of all ages!

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    📖 Recipe

    turkey donuts recipe

    Turkey Donuts

    Vicky
    Wow your guests at Thanksgiving with these fun Turkey Donuts! These festive treats are a blast to make and a great family activity everyone can enjoy together. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have some adorably delicious donuts!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 259 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Glazed Donuts
    • 3 tablespoon Frosting vanilla or chocolate
    • 42 pieces Candy Corn 7 for each donut
    • 6 Red M&Ms 1 for each donut
    • 12 Candy Eyes 2 for each donut
    • 6 Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

    Instructions
     

    • Pop a Reese’s in the middle of the donut.
    • Use 6 candy corn to make the feathers. Stick them onto the donut with a dab of frosting.
    • Stick the candy eyes onto the Reese’s with a bit of frosting as your glue.
    • For a beak, attach a candy corn to the donut using frosting.
    • Cut an M&M in half and use a little frosting to attach it next to the beak.

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    Notes

    • These donuts are best enjoyed on the day they're made for the freshest taste.
    • Freshly bought donuts keep their shape and flavor better.
    • Make sure to use enough frosting to hold the candies in place!
    While we strive to provide accurate nutritional advice for our recipes, keep in mind that calorie counts and nutrition can vary based on ingredient selection, preparation methods, and portion sizes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
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    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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