Adorable Spider Donuts
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These Spider Donuts are the perfect addition to your spooky sweat treats this Halloween season. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these creepy crawly breakfast treats in minutes. Kids and adults alike will love these fun donuts that are almost too cute to eat.
It is no secret that I love Halloween. Over the years, I’ve surprised the kids with fun Halloween treats like Halloween Monster Cheeseburgers, Oreo Bat Cookies, and Frankenstein Grape Cups.
These spider donuts are among my favorite Halloween breakfast treats to make. They are easy and so stinking cute. Perfect for the Halloween season.
What you’ll love about this recipe:
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Glazed Doughnuts
- Chocolate Doughnut Holes
- Black Icing Tube with writing tip
- Candy Eyes
How to Make Spider Donuts
Making the Spider Legs – With the black icing, pipe out eight legs onto the glazed doughnut.
Spider Head – Place a chocolate donut hole in the center of the glazed doughnut.
Dab a little icing onto the back of candy eyes, and place those onto the chocolate doughnut hole.
Expert Tips
Eyes – add the eyes last, so they don’t slide and smudge as you decorate the rest of the spider
Serve Fresh – these spider donuts are best when served the day you make them
Make it a Party – Set out the supplies and let the kids gather around to make their own spiders
Variations
Flavors – Spiders don’t have to be made with specific colored doughnuts. Try pumpkin spice or powdered doughnuts for more fun flavors
Spooky Spiders – Add red gel fangs for extra creepy spiders
Candy Eyes – If you don’t have candy eyes, use chocolate chips, or M&Ms
FAQ’s
Can I Make these Ahead of Time?
Yes! Make these in advance and store them at room temperature in an air-tight container.
Can Kids Help Make These?
Absolutely! This spider donut treat is the perfect food craft for little ones to create.
Do I Have to Use Black Icing?
No! Chocolate Icing would make great spider legs.
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Printable Recipe
Adorable Spider Donuts
Ingredients
- 12 Glazed Doughnuts
- 12 Chocolate Doughnut Holes
- 6 oz. Black Icing Tube with writing tip
- 24 Candy Eyes
Instructions
- Making the Spider Legs – With the black icing, pipe out eight legs onto the glazed doughnut.
- Spider Head – Place a chocolate donut hole in the center of the glazed doughnut.
- Dab a little icing onto the back of candy eyes, and place those onto the chocolate doughnut hole.
