Name: Unicorn Donuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American

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February 10, 2026

My Unicorn Donuts are whimsical, pastel swirled donuts come together in minutes thanks to store-bought biscuit dough. They’re crispy outside, fluffy inside, and perfect for birthdays, brunches, or just a little everyday magic. These magical unicorn donuts start with canned biscuits and are transformed into fun, colorful treats perfect for birthdays or unicorn parties. Quick, delicious and always a crowd pleaser.

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Unicorn Donuts

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Place a cooling rack on top of a large baking sheet and set aside.

Add your frying oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Use a candy thermometer to ensure you bring the oil to 350F.

Cut out the center of each biscuit and then stretch the biscuit a bit to make the hole and biscuit a little bit wider.

Once oil is hot, fry each donut individually for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.

Place each fried donut on the cooling rack to allow excess oil to drip off.

Once all donuts have been fried, turn off the heat for the oil.

Sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl.

Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract.

Add one drop of each pink and purple dye to separate areas of the vanilla glaze, then use a knife to swirl the colors together lightly, achieving a marbled effect.

Dip each donut into the marbled vanilla glaze, then place back on the cooling rack and immediately sprinkle on unicorn sprinkles.

Allow frosting to set completely before serving or storing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Color Swirl Magic 🌈
To create perfect pastel swirls, divide your glaze into separate bowls and use toothpicks to create intricate color patterns before dipping donuts.
Biscuit Dough Hack 🍩
Use a small round cookie cutter or the rim of a shot glass to create perfectly uniform donut shapes from canned biscuit dough, minimizing waste.
Sprinkle Pro Technique 🎨
For maximum sprinkle adhesion, dip donuts while the glaze is still warm and immediately sprinkle unicorn mix before the surface sets.
Oil Temperature Control 🌡️
Maintain a consistent 350°F oil temperature for even frying - use a digital thermometer to check and adjust heat throughout the cooking process.
Drainage Perfection 💧
Always place freshly fried donuts on a wire rack with paper towels underneath to ensure crispy exterior and prevent soggy bottoms.