These Mini Spider Donuts are the ultimate no-bake Halloween dessert—adorable, spooky, and ready in minutes. Chocolate mini donuts become creepy-cute spiders with pretzel stick legs and candy eyes. Perfect for Halloween parties, school treats, or edible holiday décor. 🕷🍩
Want more fun Halloween recipes? Try my Pumpkin Patch Brownie Bites or Graveyard Pudding Cups too!
🕷 Ingredients:
- 12 mini chocolate donuts (store-bought or homemade)
- 48 thin pretzel sticks (8 per donut for legs)
- 24 candy eyes
- 2 tablespoons melted chocolate or frosting (as glue)
🧁 Instructions:
1. Prepare donuts: Place mini chocolate donuts on a serving tray or parchment-lined surface.
2. Add legs: Break pretzel sticks in half. Insert 4 on each side of the donut to make spider legs.
3. Attach eyes: Use melted chocolate or frosting to glue two candy eyes onto the front.
4. Set & serve: Let chocolate “glue” firm up, then serve these spooky-cute spiders at your party!
📝 Notes:
- Use white powdered donuts and black gel frosting for albino or ghostly spiders.
- Swap pretzel sticks for black licorice ropes if you want softer legs.
- Store-bought frosting works fine as glue—no melting required.
Serving Tips:
- Display on a black platter with candy corn and gummy worms for a Halloween centerpiece.
- Place a spider on each kid’s plate for a spooky surprise.
- Wrap individually in cellophane bags for classroom treats.
Creative Variations:
- Sprinkle Spiders: Roll donuts in orange and black sprinkles before adding legs.
- White Chocolate Webs: Place spiders on white chocolate “webs” piped on parchment.
- Monster Spiders: Add fangs with red licorice pieces or mini marshmallows.
- Flavored Donuts: Try powdered sugar, glazed, or pumpkin spice donuts.
Troubleshooting:
- Pretzel legs breaking? Twist gently while inserting, or dip in chocolate for strength.
- Eyes sliding off? Chill for a few minutes to firm the glue.
- Donuts cracking? Use softer licorice rope instead of pretzels.
🧊 Storage Info:
- Room Temp: Store covered up to 2 days.
- Fridge: Store up to 4 days in airtight container.
- Freezer: Not recommended (pretzels lose crunch).
Mini Spider Donuts
Ingredients
- 12 mini chocolate donuts store-bought or homemade
- 48 thin pretzel sticks 8 per donut for legs
- 24 candy eyes
- 2 tablespoons melted chocolate or frosting as glue
Instructions
- Prepare donuts: Place mini chocolate donuts on a serving tray or parchment-lined surface.
- Add legs: Break pretzel sticks in half. Insert 4 on each side of the donut to make spider legs.
- Attach eyes: Use melted chocolate or frosting to glue two candy eyes onto the front.
- Set & serve: Let chocolate “glue” firm up, then serve these spooky-cute spiders at your party!
Notes
- Use white powdered donuts and black gel frosting for albino or ghostly spiders.
- Swap pretzel sticks for black licorice ropes if you want softer legs.
- Store-bought frosting works fine as glue—no melting required.
These Mini Spider Donuts are the easiest way to bring spooky joy to your Halloween table. They’re fun to make with kids, a breeze to assemble, and guaranteed to get giggles and “oohs.” If you make them, tag me on Pinterest or Instagram—I’d love to see your creepy-cute creations!
