These Mickey Mouse Beignets Will Bring a Side of Disney Magic to Your Thanksgiving Table

November 27, 2024

This Thanksgiving, sprinkle a little pixie dust on your holiday feast with a magical treat straight from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort! Mickey Mouse beignets, a beloved favorite of Disney fans, are the perfect way to bring the enchantment of Walt Disney World to your kitchen. With the official recipe in hand, you can recreate these light, fluffy delights at home, adding a touch of Disney magic to your Thanksgiving table.

These golden-brown, powdered sugar-dusted beignets are a treat that will have everyone saying, “Oh boy!” Follow this step-by-step guide to whip up two dozen of these small, sweet pillows of joy.

Mickey Mouse Beignet Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105°F)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup boiling water
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Activate the Magic:
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to activate.
Create the Dough:
In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, salt, heavy cream, egg, flour, and boiling water. Stir in the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment on an electric mixer, mix at medium speed until the dough is smooth and combined. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Roll & Cut:
Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 2.5 to 3-inch squares. Cover with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in size—about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Fry to Perfection:
Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy pot to 350°F. Carefully fry the beignets in batches, turning them as soon as one side browns, for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Use tongs to remove the beignets and drain them on paper towels.
Add the Finishing Touches:
Generously dust the beignets with powdered sugar for the classic Disney finish.

A Festive Twist:

For an extra magical touch, sprinkle your beignets with blue sugar cookie dust, inspired by the Festive Beignets served at this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The colorful sparkle will make these beignets an eye-catching addition to your Thanksgiving spread.

A Sweet Disney Tradition

These Mickey Mouse beignets are more than just a dessert—they’re a chance to bring a taste of Disney’s charm into your home. Whether you’re sharing them with loved ones at the Thanksgiving table or enjoying them with a hot cup of coffee while reminiscing about your last Disney vacation, these beignets will make your holiday unforgettable.

So, roll up your sleeves, channel your inner Disney chef, and let the aroma of freshly fried beignets and powdered sugar fill your kitchen. Because nothing says “Happily Ever After” quite like a plate of Mickey-shaped magic!

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Chris is a Pennsylvania native who relocated to Florida to escape the brutal Northeast winters and be closer to the magic in 2022. You can generally find him in one of the Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resort theme parks at least once per week.He leverages his extensive parks experience as a travel agent with Destinations To Travel.Reach out to Chris to start planning your next magical vacation today!