🎉 Introduction
Halloween is the perfect time to let your imagination run wild in the kitchen, and these Screaming Ghost Donuts are just the right mix of spooky and fun. Soft donuts get coated in white frosting or candy melts, then decorated with wide-open chocolate mouths and candy eyes to look like screaming little ghosts.
They’re quick, kid-friendly, and customizable — perfect for parties, bake sales, or just a fun family project. Plus, since you can use store-bought donuts, they come together in minutes with very little effort. Cute, creepy, and delicious — what’s not to love?
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Wire rack (for glazing)
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowls (for melting chocolate or candy melts)
- Spoon or spatula
- Small piping bag or zip-top bag
🛒 Ingredients
- 12 plain donuts (homemade or store-bought, cake or yeast style)
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (to smooth the chocolate)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for mouths)
- 24 candy eyes (or mini chocolate chips for eyes)
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Place donuts on a wire rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 2: Melt white chocolate chips (or candy melts) with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Step 3: Dip each donut into the melted white chocolate, coating completely. Place back on the rack to set.
Step 4: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in another bowl. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the tip snipped.
Step 5: Pipe large oval or round “screaming mouths” onto each donut.
Step 6: Add candy eyes above the mouth while the coating is still soft, pressing gently to stick.
Step 7: Let the donuts sit at room temperature (or refrigerate for 10 minutes) until the chocolate hardens.
Step 8: Arrange on a spooky platter and serve to your little monsters!
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 12 donuts
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Chill time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Room temperature: Store in a covered container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze undecorated donuts; thaw and decorate when ready.
- Reheating: Not recommended, as chocolate may melt.
🥄 Variations
- Mini Screaming Ghosts: Use donut holes for bite-sized versions.
- Bloody ghosts: Drizzle red candy melts for a scarier effect.
- Pumpkin patch ghosts: Place each donut on a bed of crushed Oreos (dirt look).
- Colorful eyes: Swap candy eyes with jelly beans or colored icing.
- Haunted glaze: Add a drop of vanilla extract to the white chocolate for extra flavor.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Can I use store-bought donuts?
– Yes, that’s the easiest way to make this recipe. - What kind of donuts work best?
– Plain cake donuts or yeast donuts without glaze. - Can I use frosting instead of chocolate coating?
– Absolutely, white frosting works fine. - Do I need candy eyes?
– No, mini chocolate chips or black icing work too. - Can kids help decorate?
– Definitely! This is a fun family project. - Do I have to add coconut oil?
– No, but it helps keep the chocolate smooth. - Can I make them ahead of time?
– Yes, decorate the day before and store covered. - Do they need to be refrigerated?
– Not unless your kitchen is warm; room temp is fine for 1–2 days. - Can I make them gluten-free?
– Yes, just use gluten-free donuts. - What’s the best way to display them at a party?
– On a Halloween-themed platter or stacked like a haunted donut tower!
🏁 Conclusion
These Screaming Ghost Donuts are the ultimate Halloween treat — easy, festive, and just scary enough to make everyone giggle. With a creamy white chocolate coating, big screaming mouths, and candy eyes, they bring Halloween spirit to any table. Whether you make them with store-bought donuts or homemade ones, they’re guaranteed to vanish quickly!
Screaming Ghost Donuts | Easy Spooky Halloween Treat
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Notes
– Yes, that’s the easiest way to make this recipe. What kind of donuts work best?
– Plain cake donuts or yeast donuts without glaze. Can I use frosting instead of chocolate coating?
– Absolutely, white frosting works fine. Do I need candy eyes?
– No, mini chocolate chips or black icing work too. Can kids help decorate?
– Definitely! This is a fun family project. Do I have to add coconut oil?
– No, but it helps keep the chocolate smooth. Can I make them ahead of time?
– Yes, decorate the day before and store covered. Do they need to be refrigerated?
– Not unless your kitchen is warm; room temp is fine for 1–2 days. Can I make them gluten-free?
– Yes, just use gluten-free donuts. What’s the best way to display them at a party?
– On a Halloween-themed platter or stacked like a haunted donut tower! 🏁 Conclusion
These Screaming Ghost Donuts are the ultimate Halloween treat — easy, festive, and just scary enough to make everyone giggle. With a creamy white chocolate coating, big screaming mouths, and candy eyes, they bring Halloween spirit to any table. Whether you make them with store-bought donuts or homemade ones, they’re guaranteed to vanish quickly!
