# What You Need:
→ Donuts
01 - 36 mini plain or glazed donuts (store-bought or homemade)
→ Decorations
02 - 2 cups powdered sugar
03 - 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
04 - Food coloring: red, green, blue, gold, silver, as desired
05 - Sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sugar
06 - Assorted candies, such as mini M&Ms and silver dragees
07 - Mini pretzel sticks or chocolate sticks for ornament hooks
→ Assembly
08 - 1 large foam or cardboard cone (12 to 14 inches tall), food-safe or wrapped in parchment
09 - Toothpicks
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - In a bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk gradually until a thick, pourable glaze forms; divide into portions and tint each with desired food coloring.
02 - Dip or drizzle each mini donut with colored icing; while wet, embellish with sprinkles, edible glitter, and candies to simulate Christmas ornaments; allow to set for 10 to 15 minutes.
03 - Cover the foam or cardboard cone with food-safe wrap or parchment paper to protect the surface.
04 - Attach decorated donuts starting from the base of the cone upwards using toothpicks, overlapping slightly to fully cover the cone.
05 - Insert mini pretzel or chocolate sticks into the top of each donut to resemble ornament hooks or caps.
06 - Optionally dust the assembled tower with additional edible glitter for a sparkling effect before serving.
