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Doughnut Cookies

Doughnut Cookies

The ultimate sweet treat awaits with these Doughnut Cookies. Soft sugar cookies topped with rich frosting and colorful sprinkles create a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to make, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to bring smiles, these cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings!
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Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 cookies Soft sugar cookies from the store or homemade
  • 1/2 can Chocolate Frosting I used 1/2 store-bought can
  • 1/2 can Vanilla Frosting I used 1/2 store-bought can
  • Toppings: sprinkles, coconut, chopped nuts
  • Optional: flavorings like extracts or food coloring

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Assemble all your ingredients. Gather everything you need for this fun baking adventure, ensuring you have quick access to your sugar cookies, frostings, and toppings.
  2. Cover a cookie sheet with wax paper. This step is essential as it prevents your cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze. You want a nice surface to work on!
  3. Make sure your cookies are soft and fresh. If you are using store-bought cookies, check the packaging for the freshest date. Stale or crunchy cookies will break when you cut them.
  4. Use a small round cookie cutter to cut out the center of each cookie. This is where the magic happens! Forming the doughnut shape not only looks adorable but also creates space for your frosting.
  5. Place frostings in separate microwave-safe bowls. This makes it easier to heat them up later. You’ll want to have each frosting nicely separated, ready for spooling.
  6. Heat in the microwave for about 10 to 20 seconds. This step softens the frostings, making them easier to spread on your cookies. Watch closely to avoid overheating!
  7. This is also the time to color or flavor your frosting, if desired. You can add a few drops of food coloring or flavor extracts to make the frostings even more enticing.
  8. Spoon or spread the frosting on the top of each doughnut cookie. Be generous! The frosting is the star of the show, so don't hold back.
  9. Sprinkle with toppings. This is where your creativity shines! Whether it’s colorful sprinkles, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts, feel free to go wild with your toppings.
  10. You can even do the “doughnut holes.” Use the cookie circles you cut out earlier. Frost them and add toppings for a delightful bonus treat!
  11. Chill to set. Place your decorated cookies in the refrigerator for a bit to help the frosting firm up.
  12. Store loosely covered at room temperature. Make sure to keep them in a cool, dry place so they stay fresh!

Notes

Making Doughnut Cookies can be an adventure in creativity, so here are some helpful tips to make the most of your baking experience.