Ingredients
Equipment
Method
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!
Notes
🧊 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!
– 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!