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Do you want to make Monster Eyeball Donuts this Halloween?
One of my all-time favorite Halloween songs is Monster Mash. The original song, by Bobby Picket was first introduced to me by my father when I was a kid. Halloween to me is all about spooky, scary, monster type fun.
But I also couldn’t resist adding a Monster EyeBall Donut recipe for a fun Halloween treat for my family. See we love donuts for dessert. I mean who doesn’t? Plus, I used Krispy Kreme Cake Mix, which are delicious!
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But being it is Halloween, I had to take it up a notch. So, of course my monster-loving self decided to combine donuts and monsters. What came about is indeed Monster Eyeball Donuts just in time for Halloween! With a Wilton Donut Pan, Wilton Melting Pot, Wilton Icing Tubes and even Wilton No 2. Round Tip, Monster Eyeballs were created easily!
Want to try my Monster Eyeball Donuts recipe?
Check out the recipe below…
Monster Eyeball Donuts Recipe
Monster Eyeball Donuts Recipe
A family-fun spooky, scary Halloween treat for all to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix, we used Krispy Kreme Cake Mix
- 2/3 Cup of Water
- 1/3 Cup of Vegetable Oil
- Red Icing
- Black Icing
- Wilton Donut Pan
Instructions
- Mix cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs according to the cake mix box.
- Spray donut pan with cooking spray.
- Pour donut mix into a measuring cup for easy pouring. Pour the donut mix into the donut pan, making sure not to fill all the way to the top.
- Bake for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Dip the top of the donut into the white candy melts and then place on a plate. Let harden for 5 minutes.
- Place an unmelted candy melt in the center of the donut. You could also use a mini Use the black icing to draw a black dot on the center candy melt for an eye. I used the black Wilton icing and a No. 2 round tip.
- Use the red icing to draw squiggle lines for veins. I did 5-6 veins per donut also with the Enjoy this spooky treat for Halloween!
Now, that you have the recipe, go forth and Monster Mash with this Monster Eyeball Donuts Recipe.
What Halloween treats do you enjoy making for your family?
Now, share with me in the comments…
Meredith Spidel says
What a perfect treat for Halloween! Such spooky fun 🙂
Janine says
Thanks Meredith and seriously I can’t get enough of these spooky treats now 🙂
Jen says
These are adorable, and well doughnuts…. you know how I feel about those! Yum! Pinned 🙂
Janine says
Aw, thanks so much again Jen and I am so with you on the donuts love, too!!! 🙂
Cynthia says
These look fantastic! What fun! I’m loving all these awesome recipes and ideas you’ve been sharing. You’re super creative and these posts are fun! I know you have something really special planned for Halloween. I hope you have a wonderful week, sending you big hugs and enjoy those Monster Eyes. Hehe.
Janine says
Aw, thank you so much, Cyndi for all your kind words here today. I am having so much fun sharing all these fun recipes and crafts lately that I just can’t stop. That said also wishing you a lovely Monday ahead once again, too 🙂
William Holland says
There’s a place in Portland, Oregon, called VooDoo Donuts…great place with creative donuts like this one…check them out online sometime. Anyway, fun thing to do with the kids, for sure.
Have a super Monday, Janine!
Janine says
Yet again wishing we lived closer as I would love to try this place out with my girls totally. Will have to keep in mind if I ever get to your neck of the woods. thanks for sharing and Happy Monday right back at you again 🙂
AnnMarie John says
Madison would love this. We have this donut place here called Amy’s Donut and they make all the really delicious donuts in all different kind of styles, and I can’t wait to see what they make for Halloween. I might have to make this for her though, because she’ll get to help.
Janine says
Aw, would love to see what that shop makes and seriously I just cannot get enough though of these spooky, fun type treats for Halloween now 🙂
Nellie says
How fun and super creepy is this?! I love it! Thank you for sharing this fun recipe. I need to get a donut tray!
Janine says
Happy to share and I am loving my donut tray now, too btw 😉
Aunt Gloria says
The donuts look like so much fun to make and eat! I’m tempted to try to make them for our Halloween party here. Thanks for sharing. xxoo
Janine says
I hope you can try them for your Halloween party there, too xoxo 😉
Seana Turner says
I just saw something like this on the Food Network last night. I love all this kind of stuff. One year I made a serpent stromboli, and I think that might still be one of my favorites!
Janine says
OK that sounds awesome and would love to see your recipe for Serpent Stromboli now, Seana!! 🙂
ShootingStarsMag says
Oh, how fun! I do love donuts and these are really cute treats. 🙂
-Lauren
#happynow
Janine says
Aw, thanks so much Lauren!! 🙂
Echo says
Oh man, Janine! These are AWESOME and so is that donut pan! I am totally going to have to order one and try to make these!
Janine says
Aw, Echo I hope you can order the donut pan as I am not kidding one of the best purchases I have made this year 😉
Tamara says
They’re adorable! Des is SO into Halloween this year. It’s his favorite holiday. And donuts are his favorite food.
I put on the Halloween station on Pandora on long car trips and they play the Monster Mash a lot!
Janine says
I am with Des as Halloween is still one of my favorite holidays for the year. And you also don’t have to twist my arm where donuts are concerned, too 🙂
jhanis says
Oh these look cool! And easy to make, too! My daughter would freak out! LOL
Janine says
Thanks Jhanis and hope you can make for your daughter too soon now 🙂
Mary says
I haven’t had a donut in years! I never crave them but I also don’t need an excuse to indulge lol. Monster Mash always gets me ready for Halloween, I love that song. Donuts aren’t regularly used as a dessert and I have no idea why. Thanks for the awesome video!
Janine says
Aw, thank you for following me on YouTube and also followed you back, too Mary happily 🙂
Katherines Corner says
thank you for sharing this spooky treat my dear friend. Pinned and features on facebook too xo
Janine says
Aw, thank you too for your kind words and your shares, too xoxo 😉
Leslie says
What a cute project! My kids go nuts for any kind of donut, and would think I was the BEST mother if I ever made these. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Janine says
Happy to share and trust me my girls are very similar where donuts are concerned here, too 🙂
Rhonda says
Krispy Kreme doughnuts are my favorite. I love the creativity with the doughnut monster. My grandchildren would love these. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best. I always enjoy your posts.
Janine says
Aw, thanks so much Rhonda 🙂