Cute Halloween Donuts
These Cute Halloween Donuts are a fun and festive treat perfect for your Halloween gatherings, offering a delightful mix of flavors and imaginative designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Food coloring (orange, green, purple, black)
- Sprinkles (Halloween-themed)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Beat the egg, then add the milk and melted butter. Stir well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- Mix the powdered sugar with milk until smooth and color it as desired.
- Dip the cooled donuts into the icing and sprinkle with festive toppings.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter and ensure donuts cool before decoration.