Monster Donut Hole Eyeballs (Printable)

Decorated donut holes with candy and icing, perfect for Halloween festivities or themed snack tables.

# Components:

→ Donut Holes

01 - 24 plain donut holes, store-bought or homemade

→ Decorations

02 - 2 cups white candy melts or white chocolate chips
03 - 24 candy-coated chocolate candies, such as M&M's
04 - 24 mini chocolate chips
05 - Red gel icing
06 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil, optional for thinning chocolate
07 - Sprinkles or colored sugars, optional for extra monster effects

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy release and clean-up.
02 - Place white candy melts or white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and melted. If needed, incorporate coconut oil to achieve a thinner, fluid consistency.
03 - Dip each donut hole into the melted candy coating, using a fork or dipping tool to rotate and coat thoroughly. Transfer coated donut holes onto the prepared baking sheet.
04 - While the coating is still wet, press one candy-coated chocolate candy into the center of each donut hole to form the iris.
05 - Gently insert a mini chocolate chip onto the candy-coated chocolate to represent the pupil.
06 - Let the donut holes rest at room temperature or refrigerate them for 10 minutes until the coating is fully firm.
07 - Use a small piping bag or tube to pipe red gel icing in fine, squiggly lines radiating from the iris outward to simulate blood vessels.
08 - Embellish with sprinkles or colored sugars as desired for extra monster effects. Arrange donut hole eyeballs on a platter for a festive presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking needed just dip decorate and done
  • Ready in 20 minutes making it a lifesaver for last-minute party prep
  • Perfect for kids to help decorate and personalize
  • Great for themed parties from Halloween to monster movie nights
  • Flexible decoration options to match your creative streak
02 -
  • Makes an instant party centerpiece without tricky techniques
  • Fun interactive decorating keeps kids happily engaged
  • Easy to adapt for dietary needs using alternate candies
03 -
  • I learned early on that room temperature donut holes dip more evenly than chilled ones
  • Have a damp cloth ready to clean sticky fingers during decorating for less mess
  • Test your gel icing first to ensure thin lines are possible before letting kids loose for veins

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