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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
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

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.

Method
 

Donuts

  1. Preheat Oven and Grease Pan:

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

  2. Whisk Dry Ingredients Together:

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  1. 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.

  2. Dip Donuts in Glaze:

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

  1. 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.

  2. Serve and Enjoy Donuts:

    Present and savor these eerie confections!