10 Halloween Donut Ideas for a Festive and Fun October Treat

1Doughnut Hole Eyeballs halloween donut ideas Ryan Dausch

A platter of these will get more attention than the candy bowl. They start with plain doughnut holes, then a candy coating, gummy rings, and mini M&Ms turn them into edible eyeballs. A drizzle of red icing adds just the right amount of spooky.

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2Halloween Donuts halloween donut ideas Antonis Achilleos

These cake donuts are covered in a simple glaze and loaded with festive sprinkles. They’re fun and colorful, plus they’re so easy to pull together. Just the thing to brighten a dessert table or hand out at a Halloween party!

Get the Halloween Donuts recipe at Southern Food and Fun.

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3Apple Cider DoughnutsCaitlin Bensel

Not everything has to be covered in candy. These soft, sugar-coated doughnuts carry that cozy cider flavor that just feels like fall. They’re perfect for a chilly morning or as the “grown-up” option on a Halloween dessert table.

Get the Apple Cider Doughnuts recipe.

4Air Fryer Doughnuts halloween donut ideas Antonis Achilleos

Canned biscuit dough is the secret here. A few minutes in the air fryer and you’ve got warm, golden rings ready for glaze. Leave them plain for breakfast or turn them festive with orange icing and sprinkles.

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9Pumpkin Spiced Donuts with Bourbon Caramel Glaze halloween donut ideas Antonis Achilleos

A little more sophisticated than the candy-covered options, these cake-style donuts are rich with pumpkin spice and finished with a glossy bourbon caramel glaze. They’re the treat you’ll want with your coffee once the kids head out trick-or-treating.

Get the Pumpkin Spiced Donuts with Bourbon Caramel Glaze recipe.

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