# What You Need:
→ Donuts
01 - 36 mini glazed donuts (store-bought or homemade), room temperature
→ Icing
02 - 2 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
03 - 3 to 4 tablespoons milk, adjusted for consistency
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Decorations
05 - 1/2 cup assorted colorful sprinkles
06 - Edible gold star sprinkles (optional)
07 - Graduation-themed toothpick toppers (optional)
→ Assembly supplies
08 - 1 large foam or cone-shaped cake form, about 12 inches tall
09 - Wooden skewers or toothpicks, as needed
# Directions:
01 - Ensure donuts are fully cooled if homemade or fresh if store-bought; trim any uneven bases so each mini donut sits flat against the cone.
02 - Whisk powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk and vanilla in a bowl until smooth; add the remaining tablespoon if needed to achieve a thick but pourable glaze.
03 - Dip the top of each donut into the icing, let excess drip off, then immediately press into sprinkles to coat. Place glazed donuts on a rack or tray and allow icing to set, about 15 minutes.
04 - Set the foam cone on a serving platter or cake stand and position it so it is stable and centered.
05 - Starting at the base, impale each donut into the cone using a wooden skewer or toothpick pushed through the center of the donut into the foam, securing the first complete ring around the cone.
06 - Continue layering donuts in slightly overlapping rows, working upward and alternating placement for stability; use additional skewers/toothpicks where needed to anchor loose donuts.
07 - Fill any visible gaps with extra donuts trimmed as necessary; scatter additional sprinkles and add edible stars or a topper for a celebratory finish.
08 - Present immediately or cover loosely and store at room temperature for up to 2 hours before serving; avoid refrigeration to preserve glaze texture.
