In just minutes, transform basic ingredients into Jurassic-inspired dinosaur donuts! No fuss and easy to make.
How to Make Dinosaur Donuts
- Make the head and spikes: Roll a piece of the fondant into a 1/6-inch layer using a rolling pin. Cut the spikes using a small triangle cookie cutter. Using a dinosaur cookie cutter, cut the dinosaur. Using a knife, cut the head, as shown in the photo. Insert a small piece of toothpick into heads and spikes, as shown in the photo. Place dinosaur heads and spikes on the cutting board and allow them to dry completely.
- Make the batter: Combine the flour and baking powder. Set aside. Add the egg, milk, butter, and sugar together and whisk to combine. Add the flour mixture and mix well.
- Prepare the donut maker: Preheat your mini donut maker according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly grease the preheated donut maker with cooking spray. Fill each hole with batter.
- Bake: Bake for three to five minutes or until golden. Carefully remove the hot donuts from the donut maker and let them cool to room temperature on a wire cooling rack.
- Make the glaze: Melt the white chocolate and oil by heating it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time. Whisk at the end of every interval until smooth and creamy. Add some green food coloring and whisk to combine. Add more food coloring as needed to get the perfect dinosaur color. Dip each donut into the glaze.
- Decorate: Add sprinkles to the glaze before it dries. Press one dinosaur head into each donut and add three spikes. Return the dinosaur donuts to the wire cooling rack. Let sit for 20 minutes until the glaze is set.
Storing and Freezing Instructions
To Store: Put the decorated donuts in a cardboard box. Keep them at room temperature for up to three days. Do not refrigerate, as the cold, moist air will cause the fondant to become sticky.
To Freeze: Undecorated donuts can be frozen for up to three months. Simply put them in a zip lock bag and freeze. To use, thaw them overnight, add the glaze and dinosaur fondant, and serve.
Recipe Variations for Dinosaur Donuts
Chocolate treat: Replace the white chocolate glaze with dark chocolate. Use the same amount of dark chocolate chips and oil for the glaze.
Fruity twist: Top glazed donuts with diced pineapple, mango, and kiwi. Press gently into the glaze to get them to stick.
Vanilla glaze: You can substitute white chocolate glaze with vanilla glaze. Simply mix powdered sugar with a bit of milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
Caramel donuts: Drizzle warm caramel sauce over glazed donuts and sprinkle with chopped pecans or almonds for added crunch and sweetness.
Spiced pumpkin donuts: Add pumpkin pie spice to the batter. Use one teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice along with the flour mixture.
Maple dinosaur donuts: For a subtle sweetness, replace the caster sugar with maple syrup in the batter. Use a quarter cup of pure maple syrup instead of sugar, and adjust the milk quantity as needed.
Coconut cream donuts: Mix shredded coconut into the batter. Add a quarter cup of shredded coconut along with the flour mixture for a delightful coconut flavor.
Citrus glazed donuts: Before dipping, add one teaspoon of lemon or orange zest to the melted chocolate and oil mixture.
Berry glaze: Mix freeze-dried berry powder into the glaze for a vibrant color and fruity taste. Use one tablespoon of berry powder mixed with the melted chocolate and oil.
Almond donuts: Add almond extract into the batter for a nutty aroma. Add a teaspoon of almond extract and mix it into the egg and milk for a subtle almond flavor.
Dinosaur Donuts
Equipment
- Donut maker
- Dinamite sprinkles
- Small triangular cookie cutter
- Gel food coloring green
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 1 ½ cups plain flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup caster sugar
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup milk
For the glaze:
- 5 oz white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp oil
For the decoration:
- yellow store-bought fondant
- blue store-bought fondant
- green store-bought fondant
Instructions
- To make the dinosaur head and spikes cut a piece of fondant.
- Use a rolling pin to roll the fondant into 1/6 inch layer.
- Using a small triangle cookie cuter cut the spikes.
- Using a dinosaur cookie cutter cut the dinosaur.
- Using a knife, cut the head as shown on the photo.
- Insert small piece of toothpick into heads and spikes as shown on the photo.
- Place dinosaur heads and spikes on cutting board and allow them to dry completely.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Add the egg, milk, butter and sugar to large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the flour mixture and mix well.
- Preheat your mini donut maker according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- Lightly grease the preheated donut maker with cooking spray.
- Fill each hole with batter.
- Bake for 3-5 minutes or until golden.
- Carefully remove the hot doughnuts from the donut maker and place onto a wire cooling rack.
- Add the white chocolate to a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the oil until the chocolate is smooth and creamy.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and whisk to combine.
- Dip each donut into the glaze.
- Place the donuts onto the wire cooling rack.
- Decorate with sprinkles.
- Press 1 dinosaur head into each donut and add 3 spikes.
- Return the donuts on the wire cooling rack.
- Let sit for 20 minutes until the glaze is set.
Notes
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- Handling fondant: When cutting fondant for dinosaur decorations, knead it to make it pliable and work quickly to prevent drying out. If it starts to dry before you’re done, lightly cover it with a damp cloth.
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- Glazing tip: Ensure donuts are completely cooled before attempting to glaze them. Even the slightest heat will cause the glaze to melt off. Patience here guarantees a perfect finish.
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- Glaze consistency: Adjust glaze thickness by adding more oil for a thinner consistency or more chocolate for a thicker one. Aim for a smooth, dipable texture.
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- Sprinkling tip: Put the sprinkles on a plate, dip the donuts in the glaze, and then push the glazed donuts onto the sprinkles to cover them evenly in sprinkles.
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- Storage tip: Leftover donuts can be stored in a cardboard box or a breathable container at room temperature for up to three days. Enjoy them fresh or lightly microwave them for a warm treat.
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- Experiment: Feel free to experiment with different colors and shapes for your fondant decorations and glaze.
