Monster Eyeball Donuts Recipe for Halloween

These Monster Eyeball Donuts are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. With their vibrant colors and playful design, they make an excellent addition to any Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

This recipe is simple to follow and allows for creativity in decorating. You can customize the eyeballs with different colors and toppings to make them even more festive.

Spooky Monster Eyeball Donuts Recipe

These donuts are baked to perfection and decorated to resemble creepy eyeballs, making them an eye-catching Halloween recipe. The preparation time is about 30 minutes, and they can serve a crowd, making them ideal for parties.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring (red, green, blue, etc.)
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Candy eyeballs for decoration
Chocolate chips or melted chocolate for pupils

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill the Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add food coloring to achieve desired colors.
Decorate: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place candy eyeballs on top and use chocolate chips or melted chocolate to create pupils.
Serve: Display your Monster Eyeball Donuts on a platter and enjoy your spooky Halloween treat!