Frankenstein Donuts are a fun halloween treat for kids and adults alike. Use cake mix or homemade doughnut batter or even store bought doughnuts!
A FUN AND EASY HALLOWEEN TREAT
So these doughnuts are a "cheater" treat for non-decorators like myself. Donut baking pans are relatively cheap to purchase and it can be fun to play around with your own homemade doughnuts. These are so fun for Halloween (for kiddos and grown ups!) Fun and not scary!
CAN I USE STORE-BOUGHT DOUGHNUTS?
Absolutely! If you have a favorite plain, cake-style doughnut that you love from the grocery store, then by all means, use those to make this an even easier treat! Cake mixes work wonderful for this too and are another one of my cheats 😉 You can use different flavors to change it up!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR FRANKENSTEIN DONUTS: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- cake mix
- eggs
- water
- vegetable oil
- green candy melts
- black ready-to-use icing
- candy eyesballs
- 18 Tootsie Rolls
HOW TO MAKE FRANKENSTEIN DONUTS:
Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix the cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs until smooth.
Pour the donut mix into the donut pan, making sure not to fill all the way to the top. You might find it easier to dip a measuring cup or a spoon into the batter and then pour it into the donut pan.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes. Continue until all doughnuts are made.
Melt green candy melts in microwave (according to package directions.)
Dip the top of the donuts in the green candy melts.
Then place two candy eyeballs above the donut hole.
Use the black icing to create hair above the eyes and then draw a mouth under the donut hole. Cut a tootsie roll in half and stick in the side of the donut to act as his bolts.
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Frankenstein Donuts (+Video)
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce boxed cake mix (any flavor)
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 12 ounce bag green candy melts
- 10 ounce bottle black ready-to-use icing
- 2.5 ounce container large candy eyesballs
- 18 Tootsie Rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the donut pan, making sure not to fill all the way to the top. You might find it easier to dip a measuring cup or a spoon into the batter and then pour it into the donut pan or using a piping bag.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes. Continue until all donuts are made.
- Melt green candy melts in microwave (according to package directions).
- Dip the top of the donuts in the melted green candy melts.
- Then place two candy eyeballs above the donut hole.
- Use the black icing to create hair above the eyes and then draw a mouth under the donut hole.
- Cut a tootsie roll in half and stick in the side of the donut to act as his bolts. Then enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Use store-bought donuts as a shortcut!
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
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Carlee
I would like to be a cake decorator, but am blessed with the artistic skills of a 5 year old. Even then I might be giving myself too much credit! These I think I could pull off though!