Get ready to gross out and delight your Halloween party guests with these incredibly realistic and wickedly delicious Doughnut Hole Eyeballs! These spine-tingling treats are not just a dessert, but a conversation-starting, Instagram-worthy masterpiece that combines the sweet comfort of doughnut holes with the shocking creativity of Halloween horror. Perfect for both kids and adults who love a little culinary shock value, these eyeball treats are guaranteed to be the star of any spooky celebration.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package doughnut holes
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Food coloring (red and green)
- Chocolate syrup
- Edible candy eyes
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until smooth and completely melted.
- Divide the melted white chocolate into separate small bowls, preparing for different color variations.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring to one bowl of melted white chocolate, creating a pale green shade for the iris.
- Add a tiny amount of red food coloring to another small bowl to create a bloodshot effect for the eyeball's surrounding area.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully coat each doughnut hole completely in the white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-covered doughnut holes on the prepared parchment paper and allow them to partially set for 2-3 minutes.
- While the white chocolate is still slightly wet, place an edible candy eye in the center of each doughnut hole.
- Drizzle the green-tinted white chocolate around the candy eye to create an iris effect.
- Use the red-tinted white chocolate to create thin, wispy lines around the white base, mimicking blood vessels.
- For added creepiness, use chocolate syrup to create subtle "veins" or drips around the eyeball.
- Refrigerate the doughnut hole eyeballs for 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate to completely set and harden.
- Before serving, let the eyeballs sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
Tips
- Temperature is key: Ensure your white chocolate is melted smoothly but not overheated to prevent seizing.
- Use toothpicks or dipping tools for precise coating and placement of candy eyes.
- Work quickly when adding food coloring and decorative details while the chocolate is still slightly wet.
- For the most realistic effect, vary the "bloodshot" patterns slightly on each eyeball.
- Invest in high-quality edible candy eyes for the most realistic look.
- Keep a steady hand when drizzling colored chocolate for precise iris and vein effects.
- Refrigeration helps set the chocolate faster, but don't leave them too long to prevent condensation.
- For an extra creepy touch, slightly offset the candy eyes for a more unsettling appearance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
