Vampire Donuts
Vampire Donuts
The easiest spooky treat—store-bought glazed donuts “bite back” with plastic fangs, googly eyes, and a drip of edible blood.
Ingredients
- 1 dozen glazed donuts
- 24 candy eyes (2 per donut)
- Red icing gel or strawberry/raspberry syrup
- 12 sets plastic vampire teeth (clean, food-safe)
- Optional: small dab of frosting to “glue” eyes
Cake-style donuts hold their shape best, but any glazed ring donut works.
Directions
- Prep: Line a tray with parchment. Open and gently flex each set of vampire teeth so they spring open easily.
- Fang it: Working one donut at a time, press the teeth into the center hole. If the hole is tight, widen slightly with your fingers first to avoid cracking the glaze.
- Eyes on: Add two candy eyes above the mouth. Use a tiny dot of gel or frosting as glue so they stay put.
- Bloody bite: Squeeze red gel from the corners of the mouth, letting it drip naturally for a spooky effect. Add a little under the teeth, too.
- Set & serve: Let donuts sit 5–10 minutes so the gel sets slightly. Arrange on a platter and serve the same day.
Party proof: transport with the donuts lying flat in a single layer; carry extra gel for touch-ups.
Variations
- Jam blood: Warm 2 Tbsp seedless raspberry jam 10 seconds; stir and drizzle.
- Chocolate bite: Use chocolate-glazed donuts and a white gel “drool.”
- Mini version: Use mini donuts and cut the plastic teeth in half.
Allergy/Notes
- Verify candy eyes are nut/gelatin safe for your guests.
- Remove the plastic teeth before eating if serving to young kids.
Serving Info
| Yield | 12 donuts |
| Active Time | 10–15 minutes |
| Category | Dessert · Halloween |
| Cuisine | American |