Rainbow Donuts

1 min read September 13, 2026 Mariah Leeson
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Whether you are hosting a St. Patrick's Day party or just want a fun after school treat you are sure to find gold, and lots of smiles, at the end of these fun and colorful Rainbow Donuts.

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Cut each donut in half to create the arch for your rainbow.

Rainbow Donuts step 1
Step
2

Put similar colors of rock candy in a plastic bag and seal. Use a kitchen mallet to gently break the rock candy apart.

Rainbow Donuts step 2
Step
3

Use a knife and spread white icing on the donut.

Rainbow Donuts step 3
Step
4

Take pieces of the red broken up rock candy and begin placing it around the top part of the donut. Continue layering the rock candy in order of the rainbow colors.

Rainbow Donuts step 4
Step
5

Keep layering the rock candy until you have completed your rainbow.

Rainbow Donuts step 5
Step
6

Place the rainbow donut on a sky blue plate. Use white candy filled straws to create the fluffy white clouds.

Rainbow Donuts step 6
Step
7

Finally, add a few gold coins at the end of the colorful rainbow donut.

Rainbow Donuts step 7

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