Spring time is coming! It is the time for baby chicks, bunnies and flowers. I have some of all of those things on the blog. Many in dessert form ;). Including these baby chicks in a nest donuts. I really love this time of year and I am having a blast getting ready for Easter. Luckily these little donuts are so easy to whip up for Easter or spring parties. Tweet, tweet the baby chicks are ready to party. I almost feel bad eating these little cuties because they are so adorable. Almost but they are also tasty!
what you need to make them:
mini chocolate donuts(store bought or home made)
yellow M&Ms(I used the light yellow Easter ones)
orange or pink heart sprinkles
black food writing pen
frosting or melted chocolate
Add a little bit of frosting or melted chocolate to the top of the donuts. I had frosting on hand so I used that but melted chocolate might be easier. Take a yellow M&M, put a dab of frosting or chocolate towards the bottom middle.
Take a black food writer and draw two half circles facing down for the eyes. You could also just put two dots for the eyes. Then put the M&Ms on the donuts.
Aren’t they just the cutest?! I just know everyone, especially the kids, will love these cuties for Easter!
About
Hi I'm Val! I love coffee and cupcakes(breakfast of champions), getting crafty with my daughter and making easy DIY parties to celebrate all of life's special moments. Come party with me!
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2 Comments on Baby Chicks in a Nest Donuts
March 13, 2016 at 3:12 pm (1 month ago)
Such a cute idea for decorating Easter treats!
March 13, 2016 at 3:34 pm (1 month ago)
Thank you so much Melanie!
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Note: Avoid utilizing only
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surfaces-- or your chicks legs could expand
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recipe from the feed shop, or a pickle jar
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Housekeeping
Tidiness is vital as
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as well as its time for them to leave the
safety of your residence
and also relocate outside right into a
coop. Check out our
part on chicken coops to get more information
about cages as well as
correct coop habitats.
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