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Adorable Pink Flamingo Donuts

Cute, bright pink glazed donuts decorated with fondant to look like elegant flamingos, perfect for tropical parties and baby showers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Party Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donuts & Glaze
  • 6 whole plain ring donuts store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3-4 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 dash neon pink food gel coloring
Decorations
  • 4 oz pink fondant for heads and wings
  • 1 whole edible black food marker
  • 2 tbsp white and silver pearl sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Roll small pieces of pink fondant into 3-inch logs. Bend the top third to form a curved flamingo neck and head. Pinch the tip to form a beak. Let dry on parchment paper for 1 hour.
  2. Roll out more fondant and cut out small teardrop shapes for wings. Add texture with a toothpick. Set aside to dry.
  3. Use the edible black marker to draw eyes and color the tips of the dried fondant beaks black.
  4. In a shallow bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pink food gel until vibrantly colored.
  5. Dip the top half of each donut into the pink glaze. Place on a wire rack.
  6. While the glaze is still wet, immediately add the pearl sprinkles. Insert a fondant neck into the center hole of the donut and attach the wings to the sides.
  7. Allow the donuts to sit for 20-30 minutes so the glaze can set before serving.

Notes

If the fondant necks have trouble standing up straight, insert a small piece of dry spaghetti or a toothpick into the base of the neck and push it into the donut for structural support.