Description
These Halloween Donuts are a festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Baked rather than fried, these donuts are tender, moist, and easy to prepare. They feature a simple batter sweetened with powdered sugar glaze and are topped with melted white chocolate decorated with colorful Halloween-themed food coloring. Enjoy a fun and less messy alternative to traditional fried donuts with this charming recipe suitable for all skill levels.
Ingredients
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Donut Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Halloween purple, orange, or green food coloring
Decoration
- 6 oz white melting chocolate
- Piping bag
- Small round tip
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, forming a smooth batter.
- Preheat and prepare donut pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan to prevent sticking.
- Fill the donut pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake the donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 8 minutes or until the donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the donuts: Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Divide the glaze and tint portions with Halloween purple, orange, or green food coloring if desired.
- Glaze the donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze or spread it evenly over the tops. Allow the glaze to set slightly.
- Melt and decorate with white chocolate: Melt the white melting chocolate according to package instructions. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Pipe fun Halloween designs onto the glazed donuts to create cute or spooky motifs. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
Notes
- These donuts are baked, eliminating the mess and oil of frying while maintaining tender, moist texture.
- You can customize the glaze colors and chocolate decorations to get as creative or spooky as you like.
- If glaze is too thick, thin it with small amounts of milk to reach desired consistency.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
- Use a silicone donut pan for easy release and better shape retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 568 kcal
- Sugar: 88 g
- Sodium: 243 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 105 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg
