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Happy Father's Day!
Dads are pretty easy. Give them the Sunday newspaper with a cup of coffee and they're good to go!
Make Father's Day a blast for Dad by serving him a breakfast in bed that includes gourmet doughnuts on a fun handmade placemat. Relax--you're not actually making the doughnuts, just jazzing them up with tasty toppings like chopped Heath Bars or Amaretto Icing and slivered almonds!
Take doughnuts up a notch by topping them with gourmet items for Dad. Most every other food outlet in America has taken flavor blends to the limit.
Along with the doughnuts on a platter, serve some chopped fruit, fresh juice, and a big cup of coffee.
If the kids want to prepare a feast for Dad, check out the recipes in my blog post Recipes Kids Can Make. For more ideas, visit our Father's Day page.
Make Father's Day a blast for Dad by serving him a breakfast in bed that includes gourmet doughnuts on a fun handmade placemat. Relax--you're not actually making the doughnuts, just jazzing them up with tasty toppings like chopped Heath Bars or Amaretto Icing and slivered almonds!
Take doughnuts up a notch by topping them with gourmet items for Dad. Most every other food outlet in America has taken flavor blends to the limit.
Along with the doughnuts on a platter, serve some chopped fruit, fresh juice, and a big cup of coffee.
If the kids want to prepare a feast for Dad, check out the recipes in my blog post Recipes Kids Can Make. For more ideas, visit our Father's Day page.
Buy a dozen or more plain cake doughnuts fresh from the doughnut shop on Father's Days and top them with these creative combinations.
Ingredients
- ice cream sundae sauce
- chopped cashews
- 1 dozen plain doughnuts
Steps
- Drizzle caramel ice cream sundae sauce from a jar on doughnuts, and top with chopped cashews.
White chocolate and cranberries are an unexpected yet flavorful combination that Dads are sure to adore.
Ingredients
- bag of chocolate chips
- chopped dried cranberries
Steps
- Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave and stir until smooth. Drizzle on doughnuts and top with finely chopped dried cranberries.
Top store bought doughnuts with icing and candy bar pieces for a fun and delicious treat.
Ingredients
- heath bar
Steps
- Ice doughnuts with chocolate frosting from a can and sprinkle crushed Heath Bar on top.
This decadent icing transforms basic donuts into delicious gourmet treats!
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- Strawberries
Steps
- Mix together 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until blended. Glaze doughnuts and top with sliced fresh strawberries.
An easy and festive dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup whipped cream cheese
- 1/4 Cup white frosting
- 1/2 Teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Steps
- Mix together 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese and 1/4 cup white frosting from a can. Add 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and mix well. Spread mixture on top of doughnuts.
Take an ordinary doughnut and make it gourmet with Andes Mints. Easy enough for the kids to make.
Ingredients
- Andes Mint Chocolates
Steps
- Melt Andes mint chocolate candies in the microwave and stir until smooth. Drizzle on doughnuts.
Reese's classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate is recreated in a doughnut.
Ingredients
- Can of chocolate frosting
- Chopped up Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
Steps
- Ice doughnuts with chocolate frosting from a can and sprinkle chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups on top.
Hazelnut flavored liquer adds a sweet and nutty tastes to a simple doughnut.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto
Steps
- Mix together 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons Amaretto until blended. Glaze doughnuts and top with slivered almonds.
Bourbon and chocolate compliment eachother in this doughnut glaze, top with chopped pecans.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon bourbon
Steps
- Melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips in the microwave and stir until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon bourbon and stir until blended. Spread on doughnuts and top with chopped pecans.
Make an adult doughnut with orange juice and vodka glaze.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons vodka
Steps
- Mix together 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice and vodka until blended. Glaze doughnuts and sprinkle a little orange zest on top for color!
Have the kids create a colorful placemat for Dad's breakfast in bed tray.
Their work of art can be as simple as a drawing with markers or a collage on poster paper. Then, laminate the paper to make it spill-proof.
For a more permanent design, the kids can use fabric markers on a white cotton placemat.
If your little ones can't hold a pen yet, brush kid-safe paint on their hands or feet and mark up the mats!
Check in your local craft store for items that can be used to decorate fabric.
As a final touch on the tray, include a white flower in a small vase and a bell for Dad to ring if he needs anything while dining.
Their work of art can be as simple as a drawing with markers or a collage on poster paper. Then, laminate the paper to make it spill-proof.
For a more permanent design, the kids can use fabric markers on a white cotton placemat.
If your little ones can't hold a pen yet, brush kid-safe paint on their hands or feet and mark up the mats!
Check in your local craft store for items that can be used to decorate fabric.
As a final touch on the tray, include a white flower in a small vase and a bell for Dad to ring if he needs anything while dining.
Get everyone to join Dad for breakfast in bed and a family favorite.
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Steps
- Chances are, Dad has a TV and DVD player near his bed. Rent some movies to keep him entertained while he enjoys his breakfast. Give him a day of rest, only disturbing him when he rings the bell!
Perk up Dad’s breakfast with favors and fun activities just for him.
"I Do" will take on a whole new meaning for Dad with these little coupons. The idea is that the kids think of favors that they can do for Dad like weeding the garden or picking up their toys. The favor is written on a coupon for Dad to redeem.
Create the coupons using index cards or similar size paper. Mom can write "I Do" as a heading on the coupon along with the favor, and the child can sign their name at the bottom.
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