Description
Pastel Halloween Donuts are a delightful twist on traditional treats, combining festive pastel colors with a soft, fluffy texture. These easy-to-make donuts feature a sweet glaze that brings joy to Halloween celebrations and gatherings. Perfect for both kids and adults, they invite creativity with customizable colors and toppings, making them an enchanting addition to any spooky soir?e!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (more as needed for glaze)
- Food coloring (pastel shades)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients; do not overmix.
- Fill each donut cavity halfway with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown; allow to cool.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk and food coloring until desired consistency is reached. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg