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How to Make Elf Donuts with Cheerios! I’m sure you always leave cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve, but what about his Elves? They love a special treat too! We make cookies for Santa but we shouldn’t forget to leave a tray of these out for his helpers. This is also a perfect idea for your Elf on the Shelf too!
Elf Donuts
It’s no secret that we talk about the magic of Christmas a lot here at Smart School House. I shared the super secret recipe that Santa gave me for Reindeer Food (you can see it here) and we even discussed Santa’s Magic Key (see that here). This is a creative idea for kids and grown-ups! this Christmas! We adore these mini donuts for elves.
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Supplies:
- Cheerios
- Sprinkles
- Powdered Sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Damp paper towel
- Water
- Toothpicks
- Christmas music <— that is optional but highly recommended 🙂
Just like Santa, his helpers need snacks and treats to keep them happy and full during the busy Holiday season. These tiny treats are easy and fun for the whole family. Now that we’ve perfected the recipe for Elf Donuts, we know that we have everyone covered. Cookies for Santa? Check! Reindeer food to sprinkle on the lawn? Check! Donuts for the elves? CHECK!
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Elf Donuts
Supplies
- Cheerios
- Sprinkles
- Powdered Sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Damp paper towel
- Water
- toothpicks
- Christmas music <— that is optional but highly recommended when making Elf Donuts:)
Instructions
For the chocolate sprinkled donuts:
- Mix cocoa powder and a little bit of water until it is just a little bit thick (easy for dipping).
- Dip a Cheerio into the cocoa powder mixture
- Dip the Cheerio into sprinkles
- Use a toothpick to clear the center of the “donut”
- Let dry
For the powdered donuts:
- Press a Cheerio into a damp paper towel (this makes the cereal sticky)
- Dip the Cheerio into powdered sugar
- Use a toothpick to clear the center of the “donut”
- Let dry
