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Dinosaur Donuts
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Dinosaur Donuts

In just minutes, transform basic ingredients into Jurassic-inspired dinosaur donuts! No fuss and easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 donuts
Author: Anna

Equipment

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

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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. 
    • 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.
    • Experiment: Feel free to experiment with different colors and shapes for your fondant decorations and glaze.