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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Doughnut Snowflakes

    Modified: Nov 11, '23 · Published: Jan 8, '12 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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     Turn store-bought dough into beautiful Doughnut Snowflakes. They will warm and fill you up on a snowy winter's day and make a festive breakfast for Christmas morning.

    Doughnut Snowflakes

    If you are looking for a festive addition to a Christmas breakfast or a snow day treat to start the day, you've got to make these snowflake-shaped donuts.

    They are easy to make using store-bought crescent dough or pizza dough. If you prefer, you can use your favorite homemade yeast doughnut recipe or my favorite Beignet recipe.

    I went the easy route and used Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheets. The doughnuts tasted great and looked great too.

    snowflake doughnuts topped with powdered sugar.

    Sugar Sweet Snowflake Doughnuts

    Ingredients

    • oil for frying
    • 1 tube Pillsbury Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheet*
    • powdered sugar

    Supplies

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    • electric fryer or a heavy-duty pot
    • cutting board
    • assorted snowflake cookie cutters
    • assorted mini cutters**
    • tongs
    • paper towels
    • sieve or a sifter

    **You can purchase mini cutters at craft stores in the Clay aisle or on Amazon.com (here - Mini Metal Cutters.) If you don't have these cutters, you can hand-cut your snowflakes using a knife.

    There is also one set of snowflake cutters that I found on Amazon that includes two mini cutters and three snowflake cutters. If I didn't already own a set of snowflakes and a set of mini-cutters, I might just have to purchase these.

    Instructions

    Preheat oil in a fryer or in a pot on the stovetop to 350 degrees.

    cut snowflakes out of crescent dough.

    Unroll the Pillsbury Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheet onto a cutting board.

    Cut out as many different snowflake shapes as you can. This dough doesn't re-roll well, so just plan to just fry up the scraps and enjoy.

    Use the mini cutters or a knife to create unique designs in each snowflake.

    frying snowflake doughnuts in oil.

    Gently place a few snowflakes into the hot oil in your fryer or pot.

    Fry, turning over one, until both sides of the doughnut are golden brown.

    dusting powdered sugar over doughnut snowflakes.

    Remove doughnuts from the fryer and set them on paper towels.

    Pat off excess oil.

    Use a sieve or sifter to sprinkle powdered sugar over the doughnuts. You can cover one or both sides of the doughnut.

    powdered sugar-coated snowflake-shaped doughnuts.

    Serve immediately or within an hour for the best flavor.

    This is a great project to do with the kids and would be something to entertain them when they are home from school on a snow day.

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    If you have fun making these snowflake donuts, you might also enjoy making these other snowflake-themed recipes.

    This Winter Wonderland White Chocolate Popcorn speckled with candy snowflakes and blue sprinkles would make a great treat for a Frozen party, a nice gift for Christmas, or a wintertime snack.

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    blue and white hard candy snowflakes arranged in a glass candy dish and on the white table.

    Hard Candy Snowflakes

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    Snowman Cookies with Candy Snowflakes Inside

    Recipe

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    Doughnut Snowflakes
    Prep Time
    20 mins
    Cook Time
    2 mins
    Total Time
    22 mins
     
    Snowflake shaped doughnuts dusted in powdered sugar.
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: snow flake doughnut, snow flake shaped food
    Servings: 10
    Author: Beth Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    • oil for frying
    • 1 tube Pillsbury Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheet*
    • powdered sugar
    • *You can also use your favorite doughnut or Beignet recipe; or use Pillsbury Pizza Dough or Biscuits.
    Instructions
    1. Heat oil to 350 degrees F.
    2. Un-roll crescent dough.
    3. Use snowflake cookie cutters to cut out snowflake doughnuts.
    4. Fry, flipping as needed, until golden brown.
    5. Remove and allow oil to drain onto a paper towel.
    6. Sprinkle immediately with powdered sugar.
    7. Let cool slightly before serving.

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    Beth Klosterboer
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    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. beth says

      January 06, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      Thank, Oliver. These doughnuts are really good. I could use one right now.

      Reply
    2. Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

      January 31, 2012 at 2:01 am

      Thanks for the feature Angell. I added your button to my Featured On page.

      Reply
    3. Angell @ Passionate and Creative Homemaking says

      January 30, 2012 at 6:22 pm

      How cool!!

      I featured it on my blog here: http://passionateandcreativehomemaking.blogspot.com/2012/01/seasonal-wednesdays.html

      Reply
    4. Michelle@Crazy For Crafts says

      January 21, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      These look great! I've never tried the Pillsbury dough sheets - will have to check them out! Found you at TT&J - thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • beth says

        January 06, 2015 at 2:49 pm

        The dough sheets may be hard to find in some areas, but I love them and use them all the time.

        Reply
    5. Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker says

      January 19, 2012 at 7:46 pm

      These look so amazing - I'm going to have to try to make them gluten free! Beautiful!
      (visiting from Thematic Thursday and now following)

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        January 20, 2012 at 12:51 pm

        Thanks Ann - I'd love to see how you make them gluten free. My father has Celiac and I'm always looking for good recipes.

        Reply
    6. Rachel says

      January 19, 2012 at 6:53 pm

      YUM! They look delicious...and festive!
      Rachel
      adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

      Reply
    7. Serendipity and Spice says

      January 14, 2012 at 1:13 am

      What a cute idea! I had to pin them to pinterest so I can make them later! I'm hosting a Winter Wonderland linky party on Monday and would love you to link this up! www.SerendipityandSpice.blogspot.com

      Reply
    8. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

      January 13, 2012 at 6:53 pm

      Beautiful! Thanks for linking to Thematic Thursday!

      Reply
    9. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says

      January 12, 2012 at 12:16 pm

      Those looks so beautiful & delicious! And using crescent rolls for ease - genius!! Thanks for sharing at TGIF! I always look forward to seeing what fun & beautiful things you've created =-)
      Beth

      Reply
    10. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

      January 12, 2012 at 2:58 am

      Such a great idea! Simple and absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing on Crazy Sweet Tuesday! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Danielle says

      January 10, 2012 at 5:13 am

      What a great idea! So cute and fun. I can't wait to give these a try.

      Reply
    12. Mal says

      January 09, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      These are lovely! What a wonderful winter treat

      http://chicgeekery.blogspot.com/

      Reply
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