Prepare the Donuts

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your donut pan by lightly greasing it.
2. Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, follow the instructions on your donut mix box or mix the ingredients for your homemade batter (eggs, milk, oil, and dry ingredients).
3. Fill the Pan: Pour the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds full.
4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Decorate the Donuts

1. Prepare the Frosting: Warm the chocolate frosting in the microwave for a few seconds to make it spreadable, or use a store-bought chocolate icing.
2. Apply the Frosting: Frost the tops of each cooled donut with a generous layer of chocolate frosting.
3. Attach the Antlers: Break the pretzels into halves and place two pieces on each donut to create the antlers.
4. Add the Eyes and Nose: Place two candy eyes on each donut and one red candy in the center for the nose.
5. Let Set: Allow the frosting to set for a few minutes so everything stays in place.