Turkey Donuts for Thanksgiving Breakfast

Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving brunch, putting together a special breakfast for the kids, or need an easy holiday treat for a classroom party, these cute Turkey Donuts are guaranteed to bring smiles. With their candy feathers, googly eyes, and sweet donut base, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat!

Easy Donuts for Thanksgiving Breakfast!

When my son’s school teacher asks if I can make treats for their classroom Thanksgiving party, it is absolutely YES!! So I made these super cute Turkey Donuts for them!

I had planned on using candy corn, but as I was digging through my stash (you would call TLC’s hoarder show on me if you saw all the candy I stock throughout the year) I realized I had some leftover candy corn marshmallows to use up. I was thrilled! So at the last minute, I pivoted and used those instead.

If you can’t find them in the store, just use candy corn. The turkey’s will be just as cute!

Why this Recipe Works:

• Simple Ingredients, Big Impact – Using store bought glazed donuts and donut holes makes this recipe incredibly easy while still creating an adorable Thanksgiving treat.
• Perfect for Kids – The candy corn marshmallows, candy eyes, and Reese’s Pieces transforms ordinary donuts into cute turkey faces that kids love helping assemble and eat.
• No Baking Required – Since all the ingredients are ready to use, these turkey donuts come together quickly, making them ideal for busy Thanksgiving mornings.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 12 Glazed Donuts – The base of the turkey treats, providing a sweet and soft foundation for decorating.
• 12 Glazed Donut Holes – Used to create the turkey’s head, adding a fun and festive 3D effect.
• 60 Jet Puffed Candy Corn Marshmallows – Arranged around the donuts to create colorful turkey feathers with classic Fall flair.
• 24 Candy Eyes – Gives each turkey personality and brings the design to life.
• 12 Orange Reese’s Pieces – Used as the turkey’s beak, adding a pop of color and a touch of chocolatey flavor.
• 1/4 cup White Chocolate Chips (Melted) – Acts as an edible glue to securely attach the eyes, beak, and feathers.

How to Assemble Turkey Donuts

1. Set out 12 glazed donuts on parchment paper.
2. Place 1 glazed donut hole in the center of each donut.
3. Melt 1/4 cup white chocolate chips on a paper plate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Stir and flatten out the melted chocolate so it’s a thin layer on the paper plate.
4. Lightly dip the back of 5 Jet Puffed Candy Corn Marshmallows into the melted white chocolate and ‘glue’ them on as fanned feathers above the donut hole. Repeat with other donuts until all feathers are ‘glued’ on.
5. Gently dip the back of 2 candy eyes into the melted chocolate and ‘glue’ them onto the donut hole. Repeat with other donuts.
6. Cut 12 orange Reese’s in half and ‘glue’ each one onto the donut holes to use as noses with the melted white chocolate.

More Cute Turkey Treats for Thanksgiving:

• Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Turkeys
• Reese’s Cup Turkey Treats
• 10 Cute Thanksgiving Turkey Candy Treats
• Nutter Butter Pretzel Turkeys