Spooky Eyeball Halloween Donuts

Transform ordinary donuts into spooky eyeballs with this easy Halloween hack! 

DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth

Nothing says hurry up and “bite me!” like Mini Eyeball Halloween Donuts! This Halloween dessert idea is so easy to make, even kids can help. With just a few simple (store bought) ingredients and a little creativity, you can transform ordinary donut holes into creepy and delicious treats that are perfect for Halloween.

And they’re sure to be a hit with everyone from trick-or-treaters to adults or even for a Halloween party. So get creative, have fun, and enjoy these frightfully delicious Halloween treats!

DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth
DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth

Ingredients Needed

  • Mini powdered donuts
  • Sour gummy rings
  • Peanut butter M&M’s — Or regular M&Ms or eyeball candy for a nut-free option
  • Royal icing — Optional only if you want them stuck together instead of stacked in place! You can also use red royal icing and purposely be messy with it for a bloody effect.
DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth
DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth

How to Make Halloween Donuts

1 — Create the eyeball: Place a powdered donut on a plate.

2 — Add the iris: Place a sour gummy ring on top of the donut.

3 — Add the pupil: Place an M&M in the center of the gummy ring.

4 — Optional: For a more secure treat, apply a small amount of royal icing to the bottom of each layer before stacking. Let the icing dry before serving.

DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth
DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth
DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth

More Halloween Dessert Ideas

Easy peasy right?! We feel like the easier something is when it comes to “creative” dessert the better! That or maybe we just think too much about how quickly they’ll be eaten up that we can’t stand the idea of them taking hours to make and a few minutes to eat. If you find this donut eyeballs recipe hack fun and easy to make, check out a few of our Halloween dessert ideas below —

DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth
DIY Mini Monster Eyeball Donuts - sugar and cloth

Monster Eye Desserts Recipe

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5 from 1 vote
These spooky desserts are perfect for your Halloween party! They're easy to make and will definitely impress your guests.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine Donuts

Ingredients

  • 12 mini powdered donuts
  • 12 sour gummy rings
  • 12 peanut butter M&M’s
  • Royal icing optional for securing layers & adding a bloody effect

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 66.3g | Fat: 28.1g | Saturated Fat: 9.4g | Sodium: 407mg | Fiber: 208g | Sugar: 43g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 4mg
Servings: 12
Calories: 548kcal

Instructions

  • Create the eyeball: Place a powdered donut on a plate.
  • Add the iris: Place a sour gummy ring on top of the donut.
  • Add the pupil: Place an M&M in the center of the gummy ring.
  • Optional: For a more secure treat, apply a small amount of royal icing to the bottom of each layer before stacking. Let the icing dry before serving.
KEYWORD: donut eyeballs, halloween monster eyeball donuts

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8 Comments

  1. Tastykakes has pumpkin spice mini donuts, just in case you didn’t see them :)

    These are so perfect, my boyfriend’s birthday is Nov 1st and I’m going to make these for Halloween/his birthday.