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Bird's-eye view of two round donuts with dark chocolate glaze and red drizzle, topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar.

Vampire Donuts for a Spooky Sweet Treat

Chocolate-glazed donuts with cinnamon batter and blood-red drizzle, baked for a spooky Halloween treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Donuts

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 250 g
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar 200 g, Adjust to taste if desired.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Milk 240 ml, Can use almond milk for a nutty flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil 60 ml, Can be substituted with melted coconut oil.
  • 2 large Eggs Substitute with applesauce for vegan option.

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate 175 g, Bittersweet chocolate enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Corn Syrup 60 ml, Can be replaced with honey.

Blood Drizzle

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar 120 g, Adjust consistency with water.
  • a few drops Red Food Coloring Adds the spooky finishing touch.

Instructions
 

Donuts

  • Preheat Oven and Grease Pan:

    Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a donut pan with grease.

  • Whisk Dry Ingredients Together:

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon with a whisk.

  • Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:

    In another bowl, blend milk, oil, and eggs until uniform. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry, stirring until barely incorporated.

  • Pipe Batter and Bake Donuts:

    Spoon batter into a piping bag. Fill each donut mold to about two-thirds capacity. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  • Cool Donuts on Rack:

    Let donuts rest in the pan for a few minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool entirely.

Chocolate Glaze

  • Melt Chocolate for Glaze:

    To make the chocolate glaze: In a microwave-safe container, place dark chocolate and corn syrup. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.

  • Dip Donuts in Glaze:

    Submerge the top of every cooled donut in the chocolate glaze. Allow to set on a wire rack.

Blood Drizzle

  • Make and Drizzle Blood Glaze:

    For the blood drizzle: In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, red food coloring, and a few drops of water until you reach the desired thickness. Drizzle over the glazed donuts.

  • Serve and Enjoy Donuts:

    Present and savor these eerie confections!
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