# Gingerbread Disney Donuts These Mickey Mouse Beignets Feature a Festive Holiday Flavor By M | Published 2015-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-donut References: [disneyfoodblog](http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/12/30/disney-holiday-recipe-gingerbread-beignets/) & [disney](http://www.disney.com) For fans of the classic animated films, these festive gingerbread [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-parks-holidays-cookbook) donuts might be an ideal sweet dessert to whip up. The [powdered sugar beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipley-donuts-yays) are creatively shaped to look like the iconic cartoon character Mickey Mouse making them an ideal treat for kids and adults alike to enjoy. These holiday treats are made from a mixture of ginger, cloves, nutmeg, molasses, flour and yeast to create a donut dough that is light and fluffy, but emulates that quintessential gingerbread flavor. The donuts are pressed into mouse-shaped rounds, fried and decorated with powdered sugar. The dish can also be served with an egg nog cream for dipping. The recipe is shared via the Disney Food Blog and inspired by the same Mickey Mouse gingerbread donuts served at the [Cafe Orleans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-morphe-coffee-shop) in Disneyland. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Festive-flavored Treats:** Opportunity to create holiday-themed desserts and snacks that cater to seasonal tastes and preferences. - **Disney-inspired Foods:** Opportunity to create recipes or products inspired by popular Disney characters or theme park offerings. - **Creative Dessert Shaping:** Opportunity to experiment with fun and unique shapes that can inspire nostalgia and excitement in customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for bakeries, cafes, and food manufacturers to create seasonal offerings that attract customers looking for festive treats. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for theme parks and entertainment companies to develop branded food and beverage items that tie in with popular characters and franchises. - **Home Cooking:** Opportunity for home cooks and food bloggers to experiment with creative recipes that incorporate unique shapes and seasonal flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-springs-cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Movie-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-doughnut-collection.md) - [Holiday-Themed Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-bake-shop-collection.md) - [Mini Pie-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pie-doughnuts.md) - [Sweet Pumpkin-Stuffed Beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-marshmallow-beignets.md) - [Mischievous Merry Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-grinchmas-doughnut-collection.md) - [Whimsically Themed Holiday Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-parks-holidays-cookbook.md) - [Savory-Sweet Seasonal Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-doughnut-bites.md) - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md)