Monster Donut Hole Eyeballs (Printable Version)

Brightly decorated donut holes transform into playful monster eyeballs, ideal for Halloween or themed gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Donut Base

01 - 24 plain donut holes

→ 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 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil, optional
06 - Red gel icing
07 - Sprinkles or colored sugars, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Place white candy melts or white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted. Integrate coconut oil if a thinner consistency is desired.
03 - Using a fork or dipping tool, immerse each donut hole in the melted coating, rolling to cover evenly. Transfer each coated donut hole to the prepared baking sheet.
04 - While coating remains wet, press one candy-coated chocolate onto the center of each donut hole to resemble the iris.
05 - Gently position a mini chocolate chip atop the candy-coated chocolate to simulate the pupil.
06 - Allow donut holes to firm up at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes until the coating sets.
07 - With a small piping bag or tube, pipe thin squiggly lines radiating outward from the iris using red gel icing to mimic blood vessels.
08 - Enhance decoration with sprinkles or colored sugars for additional monster character, if desired.
09 - Arrange finished donut holes on a platter and serve for a festive, spooky display.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Simple to make in just twenty minutes
  • No baking required making it friendly for all ages
  • Customizable decorations for extra creativity
  • Perfect for parties and easy to transport
  • Fun hands-on craft for kids and adults alike
02 -
  • Each monster eyeball is vegetarian friendly
  • Easy for kids to help and decorate their own creations
  • Low prep time means you can whip them up right before guests arrive
  • Contains common allergens like wheat dairy soy and possibly nuts depending on brand
  • You can prepare ahead but they taste best the day you make them
03 -
  • Always melt candy coating very gently to avoid lumps
  • Set up all your decorations before dipping so you can work quickly
  • Let the white coat set just enough so the gel icing does not bleed for sharp monster veins
  • For party fun let guests create their own monsters with bowls of loose candy eyes and colored sugars
  • If you try glittery sugar stick extra with a dab of icing for dramatic monster sparkle

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