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Halloween Donuts Recipe

  • Author: Camila Rose
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Halloween donuts are soft, fluffy, and fun to decorate. Perfect for a festive family baking session or a party centerpiece, they allow endless creativity with glazes, sprinkles, and edible decorations. The combination of a tender donut base with sweet icing and playful toppings makes them irresistible to kids and adults alike. From ghost shapes to pumpkin faces, this recipe is easy to customize while delivering consistently delicious results. Whether baked for a cozy autumn morning or a lively Halloween party, these donuts are sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (or plant-based alternative)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (optional)
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or water for glaze
  • Food coloring, sprinkles, and edible decorations

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl; add pumpkin if using.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until smooth.
  • Fill donut molds 3/4 full; bake 12–15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool donuts 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Mix icing sugar with milk to make glaze; divide and color as desired.
  • Dip donuts in glaze and decorate with sprinkles, icing, or edible eyes.
  • Let set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure donuts are completely cool before glazing.
  • Use piping bags for detailed decorations.
  • Store baked donuts without glaze if freezing; decorate after thawing.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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Find it online: https://thetastyflavors.com/halloween-donuts-recipe/