Halloween donuts are the perfect treat for fall! Yummy cocoa is paired with a bit of vanilla to form the donut, which is then topped with a simple glaze and Halloween sprinkles.
While I do love summer for the cookouts and pool parties, I’d be lying if I didn’t say that back-to-school, milder temps, and fun fall holidays are my jam. I also love to switch things up in the kitchen in honor of a new season. You can catch me in my kitchen making things like my famous Southern sweet potato pie, this apple Tarte Tatin with pears (perfect for pear season!), or this pumpkin bread.
One way to know fall has officially arrived is when Halloween candy and decorations start to pop up at the store. I have to admit…I get a little bit giddy when I see it. One of my favorite recipes is these Halloween themed donuts!
Halloween is one of those holidays that begs for creative treats, and nothing says fun quite like Halloween donuts. Don’t worry; making them is a breeze, and you don’t have to be a professional baker to pull these off.
They’re the perfect treat to whip up on a cool Halloween morning or to bring some extra fun to your Halloween party. Add some of these Beetlejuice Jello Shots to round out your party.
What makes Halloween donuts special?
So, what’s the secret to creating these Halloween treats? It’s all about the decorations! These donuts are not just delicious; they’re a canvas for your creativity.
Imagine chocolate donuts decked out with colorful Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and even vampire fangs if you’re feeling adventurous.
If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect treat for your next Halloween party, look no further than these Halloween donuts. With options like spider donuts to vampire Halloween donuts, these are not your typical Krispy Kreme or Krispy Skreme!
Wondering what to do with leftover Halloween candy? Make these Halloween candy cookies!
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: the backbone of your donut recipe.
- Baking powder and baking soda: the leavening agents.
- Salt: a flavor enhancer.
- Cocoa: for that deep chocolate flavor.
- Sugar: the sweetener.
- Oil: for moisture.
- Large eggs: room temperature is best.
- Vanilla extract: for aroma and flavor.
- Milk: whole milk works best in most baking recipes.
- Confectioners sugar and milk: to make that irresistible glaze.
- Donut decorations: for that spooky sprinkle touch.
Variations
- Use pretzel sticks to make “witch’s broom” themed donuts.
- Different colors of candy melts for drizzling.
- Enchanted cauldron donut, anyone? Use green buttercream for the ‘brew.’
- Bewitched broomstick donut using pretzel sticks and chocolate icing.
Here’s what you need
How to make Halloween donuts
Preheat oven and prepare donut pan. A dozen donuts are on the way!
Combine all the dry ingredients, including those for chocolate donuts.
Whip together sugar and oil, adding eggs and vanilla.
Blend in the dry ingredients, adding milk.
Fill your donut pan and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Use a cooling rack afterward.
While donuts cool, prep your glaze and donut decorations.
Glaze for donuts
- Stir together the confectioner’s sugar and milk in a small bowl until the mixture becomes a smooth, thick glaze.
- Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze, then place them on a piece of parchment paper.
- Pour the sprinkles on top of the glazed donuts before the glaze dries. Let the donuts rest until the glaze has finished setting.
- Serve at room temperature.
Tips for the perfect Halloween donuts
- Don’t overmix the donut batter; we want these bad boys soft and fluffy.
- When it comes to donut decorations, think outside the box: from vampire donuts to ghost donuts, the sky’s the limit.
- For the glaze, if it’s too thick, add a splash more milk; if it’s too runny, a dash more confectioners sugar.
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely, make sure to store them in a microwave-safe bowl for up to 3 months.
Certainly! Hold off on the fun Halloween donut decorations until you’re closer to serving.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for four days or in the fridge for 7. Check out this perfect donut storage container!
In addition to these Halloween donuts, think about concocting a caramel apple chiller or a spellbook package full of themed treats for your next Halloween party.
These Halloween donuts are more than just another treat; they’re an experience! Imagine the fun of crafting your very own donut monsters, complete with Halloween sprinkles and candy eyeballs. You’ll be the talk of every Halloween party this season. Not just limited to Halloween morning, these donuts are the perfect treat to enjoy throughout the Halloween season.
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Halloween Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Glaze & Decorations
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray two 6-cup donut pans (or one 12-cup donut pan) with cooking spray, and set aside.
- Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the sugar and oil, and whisk until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add in the vanilla extract. Continue beating until everything is well-mixed.
- Pour in the flour mixture and the milk, and fold until just mixed. Try your best not to over-mix the batter.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons of batter into each donut cup in the pan, then bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick poked into the middle donuts comes out clean. Rest on a cooling rack.
- While the donuts are cooling, make the glaze. Stir together the confectioners sugar and milk in a small bowl until the mixture becomes a smooth, thick glaze.
- Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze, then place on a piece of parchment paper.
- Pour the sprinkles on top of the glazed donuts before the glaze dries. Let the donuts rest until the glaze has finished setting.
- Serve at room temperature.
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