Bring the magic of Disney to your kitchen this holiday season with these Mickey and Minnie Christmas Donuts! These adorable treats are perfect for any Disney lover and make a delightful addition to your festive celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, looking for a fun family activity, or simply craving a cute and tasty dessert, these donuts are sure to be a hit.

Mickey and Minnie Christmas Donuts

Each donut is transformed into an edible work of art, complete with chocolate ears, red candy melt outfits, and festive details like M&M buttons, polka dots, and holly sprinkles. The best part? You don’t need to bake anything! With just a few simple ingredients, including pre-made mini donuts, these Disney-inspired desserts come together quickly and easily.

Decorating these Mickey and Minnie Donuts is not only fun but also a creative way to spend time with family. Kids and adults alike will love assembling and personalizing their favorite characters. They’re perfect for a holiday movie night, Christmas breakfast, or as a standout addition to your dessert table.

What You Will Love About This Recipe

Disney magic at home: These donuts bring Mickey and Minnie’s iconic looks to life in a way that’s perfect for the holidays.
No baking required: Save time and effort by starting with pre-made mini donuts.
Fun and festive: Decorating these donuts is an enjoyable activity for all ages and makes for great holiday memories.
Perfect for parties: These eye-catching treats are sure to be the centerpiece of any dessert table.

Tips & Tricks for Perfect Mickey and Minnie Donuts

Use tweezers for precision: Decorating with small details like holly sprinkles and bows is much easier with a pair of food-safe tweezers.
Work in batches: Dip a few donuts at a time to ensure the melted chocolate doesn’t harden before you add the decorations.
Keep chocolate smooth: If the candy melts start to thicken, reheat them gently to maintain a smooth consistency.
Prep your decorations: Have all your candy, sprinkles, and bows ready to go before you start dipping the donuts.
Let them dry completely: Allow the chocolate and icing to fully set before handling the donuts to avoid smudging the decorations.

Can I use a different type of donut?
Yes! If you can’t find Hostess mini donuts, any small, chocolate-covered donuts will work just as well.

Do I need a double boiler for melting chocolate?
Not necessarily. You can use a microwave-safe bowl and melt the candy melts in 20-second intervals, stirring in between to avoid overheating.

What can I use instead of candy melts?
If you prefer, you can use colored white chocolate or almond bark and tint it with gel food coloring.

How should I store these donuts?
Store the finished donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Avoid refrigerating, as this can cause the chocolate to lose its smooth finish.

Can I make these ahead of time?
Absolutely! These donuts can be made a day in advance and stored in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to serve them.

Mickey and Minnie Christmas Donuts

Ingredients

1 package of chocolate covered hostess mini doughnettes
1 package of ghiradelli milk chocolate wafers
1 bag of red candy melts
1 tube of white cookie icing
1 small bag of mini M&M's, yellows picked out
1 package of wilton royal icing bows
1 container of wilton Holly Melody sprinkles
1 cookie sheet fitted with parchment or wax paper

Instructions

Directions

Using a double boiler, melt the red chocolate candy melts and mix occasionally until smooth

While chocolate is melting, make two slits onto the tops sides of the doughnut for the ears

Using two ghiradelli milk chocolate wafers for each doughnut, slide a wafer into the slits to make mickey's ears

Once the red chocolate is melted, dip the doughnut half way into the chocolate

Lightly shake the doughnut to get rid of extra chocolate
Place onto the cookie sheet and then place two yellow M&M's into the middle of the red for Mickey's pants

Repeat the steps for all the doughnuts you want to do for Mickey

Using a pair of tweezers, carefully place the holly leaves and red sprinkles for the berries into the corner for mickey.

Set aside to dry!

Dip the doughnuts that are being used for Minnie into the red and then place onto the cookie sheet

Using a toothpick, dip the toothpick into the chocolate and add a dollop onto the back of the icing bow.

Place the bow in between the ears

Using the cookie icing, pipe on the polka dots for her dress

Using a pair of tweezers, carefully place the holly leaves and red sprinkles for the berries onto the corner

Let sit to dry completely

Melissa

I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!

Mickey and Minnie Christmas Donuts: Magical Holiday Treats