HOLE-SOME HAPPINESS: DONUT PARTY FAVORS TO SWEETEN YOUR DAY!

Written By: Bec

The humble doughnut. Not only are these sweet treats tasty, colourful and fun, they also appeal to a range of personalities and age groups. Making them one of the BEST favor options for your special occasion. So whether it's a bachelorette bash, bridal shower, or a themed birthday party you're celebrating - donut worry about what to gift your beautiful guests. These delightful desserts have you covered! 

Ready to indulge? Find our favourite doughnut party favor ideas below.

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Doughnut Favor Ideas (Quick Overview)

Ranging from sweet (DIY decorating kits, donut holes, doughnut bouquets and variety packs) to options inspired by the delicious dessert (adult colouring books, doughnut themed biscuits, vouchers, special prints and more), these doughnut party favor ideas are sure to leave your guests with a BIG sugary smile!

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Doughnuts as Favors

Before digging into the lip-smacking list of ideas, we want to start by saying: if you plan on using ​actual doughnuts as favors, think creatively. Because they way in which they're presented to guests (or tied to the overall theme) is where your WOW factor comes in. Here are some tips to help with that:

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FOCUS ON THE FINISHING TOUCHES
Doughnuts can be decorated in so many different ways. Making them SUPER easy to pair with your overall theme.

For example, is your party based on pinks and white? Opt for icing in similar hues. Hosting a rainbow party? Think colourful sprinkles - or doughnuts iced in a range of fun shades. A rustic party? Neutral tones (such as glazed, powdered sugar,  or cream icing) and cinnamon doughnuts will do the trick.

You may also like to consider luxe finishes. From edible images or flowers to unique toppings (shaved chocolate, mini marshmallows, crushed nuts, edible glitter), there are some incredibly beautiful ways to decorate doughnuts.

As you can see, it's all about getting creative and having fun with different options inspired by the tone and 'vibe' of your celebration!

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Doughnut Favor Ideas

The hero of the hour. With different shapes, sizes, textures and flavours to work with, you can have a HOLE lot of fun putting together these fabulous favors! Find our favourite doughnut gift ideas below:

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CAFE PACKS
Treat guests to a delicious snack pack that wouldn't be out of place at a beautiful café. These beauties feature a doughnut or two and hot beverage of choice (made to order as they leave!).



DECORATING KITS
Continue the joy by providing guests with DIY doughnut decorating kits. Fill each kit with plain doughnuts, a variety of icings and fun toppings (such as shaved chocolate, sprinkles and jams). They can then work their magic at home; where the resulting treat is limited only by their imagination!



DONUT HOLES
These mouth-watering favors look fab when overflowing from favor bags, boxes or cones.



DOUGHNUT BOUQUETS
This fun, unique and visually appealing idea is made by arranging doughnuts on skewers, and then wrapping bundles as you would a bunch of flowers. Finish it all off by fastening the wrapping with a beautiful twine or ribbon bow!



SMALL GIFT BOXES
Hand out small gift boxes containing delicious, gourmet doughnuts. After a personalised touch? Attach tags or stickers featuring guests' names, fun 'doughnut sayings' and more.​



VARIETY PACKS
The best way to try a selection of gourmet flavours! We love using 4 or 6 different doughnuts for these; displaying them in beautiful boxes. Stuck for ideas? Offer a range of choices - from the classics (such as jam filled, cinnamon or chocolate), to the more unique (like red velvet). 

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Display Tips

Not sure how to display your doughnuts? The following fun and creative ideas will add a unique touch to your celebration:
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• Doughnut dessert table: set out a variety of different flavours for guests to choose from. Be sure to include serving tools and bags or boxes so that the delicious treats can be easily taken home. For added flair, you may also like to include a couple of other dessert items as well​.
• Doughnut holder stand: not only a fun way to display different doughnuts, but also an easy self-serve option
• Favor bags: featuring fun sayings such as 'donut mind if I do', 'love is sweet, please take a treat' or 'thanks a hole bunch for celebrating with me!'. Personalised party messages or individual names also work well!
• Mason jars: filled with mini doughnuts or doughnut holes
• Tiered stands: great for displaying doughnuts in smaller spaces, or for adding height to dessert tables

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Other Favor Ideas (Inspired by Doughnuts)

The following options are fab for doughnut themed parties. Because whilst this type of event is fun, colourful and OH SO delicious (any sweet tooth's dream!), it doesn't have to be all about the food. We love these creative and unique gift ideas because they will match your event perfectly, while also giving party goers a (temporary) break from the glorious treat itself.

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ADULT COLOURING BOOKS​​
Hand out beautiful adult colouring books featuring cute, funny or detailed doughnut images. Attach a pack of eco pencils or luxe textas for an extra treat.



BISCUITS
Send guests home with a delicious array of doughnut themed biscuits.



COOKIE CUTTERS
Cookie cutters and embossers in doughnut shapes are a cute favour that can be used at home or for future events.

For an extra (useful) treat, attach a cookie cutter, embosser, some pre-made 'doughnut' biscuits and a recipe card to a mason jar filled with cookie mix.



DOUGHNUT PRINTS
Small prints featuring the dessert of the day can be framed and gifted to guests. Not only a  sweet nod to the theme that can be displayed at home, but a great way to bring back beautiful memories of the day.



PUZZLES
Doughnut themed puzzles are a unique and fun favor that can be enjoyed on rainy days, slow nights, and relaxed weekends for MANY years to come!



RECIPE BOOKS
Help guests create these delicious desserts at home with a special doughnut recipe book. This may feature fun icing options and techniques, homemade doughnuts recipes, or even themed recipes (such as cakes that look like doughnuts).



RECIPE CARDS
Hand out beautiful cards featuring the guest of honor's favourite doughnut recipe. You could pair this with the ingredients and accessories needed to re-create the steps at home. For a personalised touch, ask the bride-to-be to write a special 'thank-you' note on the back of each card.



VOUCHERS
Send each guest home with a voucher to your local gourmet doughnut shop. If you don't have a designated doughnut destination nearby, a voucher for 'coffee and doughtnuts' at a lovely café is just as fun!

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​Doughnut Favors: The Perfect Way to End a Perfect Day!

With a little thought, these fun, colourful and mouth-wateringly good treats can be tailored to suit just about any event. By simply considering the display, packaging and icing colour/s, your doughnuts will slot in PERFECTLY with their surrounds. Becoming a much loved favor AND a memorable part of the 'decor'. 

​So whether you're celebrating a bachelorette, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party or even a wedding, you donut have to worry about what to gift guests. Because these delicious desserts are everything and MORE!

We love hearing about your real life adventures with our tips, tricks and ideas. So please feel free to share your favors (and any other doughnut themed inspiration) with our wonderful community via the comments section below or social media.

Have THE most amazing time on your special day - with THE most delicious favors in town!

Much love, keep smiling - Bec x
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