By: Author Jessica Ashcroft
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These simple Spider Donuts feature mini chocolate-covered donuts, pretzel legs, and candy eyes. They’re a little frightful and a lot of fun!
These frightfully fun spider donuts are one of our new favorite Halloween desserts!
They’re an impressive-looking treat that’s so easy to make.
You can enjoy them as a snack or use them for a fun Halloween party.
This recipe works because it’s:
- Quick and easy with just a handful of ingredients.
- A fun snack or a creative dessert for a Halloween party.
- A great treat to let the kids help with!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Use a knife or your hands to break 18 mini pretzel twists into 36 curved “spider legs”. (You should get 2 curved pieces from each pretzel).
Push 3 pretzel legs into each side of 6 mini chocolate-covered donuts.
Next, squeeze two dots of black writing gel onto the front of each donut spider to act as glue for the candy eyes.
Then, press one candy eye into each dot of icing.
Let the icing dry, and serve.
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
The hardest part of this recipe is creating the spider legs. After trying to use a knife I found it was much easier just to use my hands to break the pretzels. The best part to use for the legs is the top two loops, so try to break the pretzel down the middle.
Yes, spiders have 8 legs, but 3 legs on each side took up a lot of space on the donut, and it was a little crowded. Feel free to use 4 legs on each side, you’ll just need to put them closer together.
If you don’t want to worry about breaking the mini pretzel twists, you can try the larger pretzel thins. They will be easier to cut with a knife and will give you larger spider legs.
If you don’t want to use black writing gel, you can use some melted chocolate chips in a piping bag.
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FAQs
What can I use if I don’t have candy eyes?
It might be hard to find candy eyes during the month of October. So, if your local stores run out, you can try:
-Mini chocolate chips
-White chocolate chips turned upside down with a dot of black writing gel in the middle
I hope your family loves these frightfully fun spider donuts. If you make them, be sure to take a picture and tag me on Instagram with@ashcroftfamilytableand use the hashtag #ashcroftfamilytable!
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Frightfully Fun Spider Donuts
These simple Spider Donuts feature mini chocolate-covered donuts, pretzel legs, and candy eyes. They're a little frightful and a lot of fun!
5 from 1 vote
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 6 donuts
Calories 101 kcal
Ingredients
- 18 mini pretzel twists
- 6 mini chocolate covered donuts
- 1 tube black writing gel
- 12 candy eyes
Instructions
Use a knife or your hands to break the mini pretzel twists into curved "spider legs". (You should get 2 curved pieces from each pretzel).
Push 3 pretzel legs into each side of the mini chocolate-covered donuts.
Next, squeeze a little dot of black icing gel onto the front of each donut spider to act as glue for the candy eyes.
Then, press one candy eye into each dot of icing.
Let the icing dry, and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 75mg | Sugar: 2g
Keyword mini donut spiders, pretzel spiders, spider donuts
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Spider donuts are a creative and fun treat for Halloween gatherings or just a spooky snack. The recipe calls for mini chocolate-covered donuts, pretzel legs, and candy eyes, creating a delightful yet slightly eerie dessert. The preparation involves breaking mini pretzel twists into curved legs and attaching three legs to each side of the donut, securing candy eyes with black writing gel as a finishing touch.
Let's break down the concepts used in this recipe:
Ingredients:
- Mini Pretzel Twists: Used for the spider legs. Breaking them into smaller, curved pieces helps create the spider effect.
- Mini Chocolate-Covered Donuts: The base of the spider, where the pretzel legs and candy eyes are attached.
- Black Writing Gel: Acts as an adhesive to attach the candy eyes to the donuts.
- Candy Eyes: Decorative elements to give the spiders their spooky appearance.
Procedure:
- Preparing Pretzel Legs: Breaking the pretzel twists into smaller, curved pieces to resemble spider legs.
- Assembling the Spiders: Attaching three pretzel legs on each side of the mini chocolate-covered donuts.
- Adding Eyes: Using black writing gel as glue to affix candy eyes onto the donuts.
Recipe Tips and Substitutions:
- Pretzel Leg Preparation: Advises breaking the pretzels by hand for ease and recommends using the top two loops for the legs.
- Leg Placement: Suggests using fewer than three legs on each side if space becomes limited on the donut.
- Alternative Ingredients: Recommends larger pretzel thins or melted chocolate chips in place of mini pretzel twists and black writing gel respectively.
- Substitute for Candy Eyes: Suggests using mini chocolate chips or upside-down white chocolate chips with black writing gel dots if candy eyes are unavailable.
This recipe is not just about creating a visually appealing dessert but also emphasizes ease of preparation, making it an excellent choice for involving kids in the kitchen or as a fun treat for a Halloween-themed party.
