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A variety of spooky Halloween donuts on a black tray

Name: Halloween Donuts

Summary: These festive Halloween donuts are baked to perfection and decorated with spooky flair! Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a fun family baking project, these soft, vanilla-based donuts are customizable, kid-friendly, and full of Halloween spirit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • For the Donuts:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk or non-dairy alternative
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 –4 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Food coloring gels orange, green, purple, black
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Candy eyeballs
  • Halloween-themed sprinkles
  • Black/white icing gel pens
  • Mini marshmallows crushed candy corn, chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Donut pan or donut cutter
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisks or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry bags or zip-top bags
  • Cooling rack
  • Parchment paper
  • Icing spatula or spoon
  • Gel food coloring
  • Edible decorations (sprinkles, candy eyes, icing pens)

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan.
  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
  6. Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden and springy to the touch.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Divide into bowls and tint with food coloring.
  10. Dip donuts face-down into the glaze. Let excess drip off, then return to rack.
  11. While the glaze is still wet, decorate with candy eyes, sprinkles, and icing pens.
  12. Let the decorations set for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

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For a more festive look, try ghost, pumpkin, or mummy designs with colored icing and candy.
Donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
You can use gluten-free flour or plant-based milk to make this recipe allergen-friendly.
Donuts can be frozen before decorating and glazed when thawed for easy make-ahead prep.