Donut Cookies

These Donut Cookies are a delightful blend of soft-baked cookie and donut flavors, topped with frosting and fun toppings!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

For the Cookies:

1 16-ounce can Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style Frosting Choose any flavor you love, such as vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry.
12 ounces candy coating melts Brands like Wilton, Merckens, or Candiquik work perfectly for dipping.
1/2 cup toppings Sprinkles, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or shredded coconut.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you’re baking your own sugar cookies. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2: If you’re using homemade sugar cookies, bake them according to your recipe’s instructions. If using store-bought cookies, simply unwrap them and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3: Once your cookies are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a cooling rack.
Step 4: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your candy coating according to the package instructions, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Step 5: Once the cookies are cool, spread a generous layer of frosting on top of each cookie using a spatula.
Step 6: Dip the frosted side of each cookie into the melted candy coating, ensuring the frosting is well-covered.
Step 7: While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle your desired toppings generously over the cookies.
Step 8: Place the decorated cookies on a cooling rack and allow the candy coating to set completely before serving.