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Spiderweb Donuts

These playful spiderweb donuts are fried until golden and decorated with web patterns made from icing or chocolate, creating a charming Halloween treat. The dough is tender and chewy, while the web design adds a fun, artistic touch that makes each donut feel like a small piece of edible art. Perfect for a festive gathering or nostalgic weekend baking, they combine crispy texture with sweet, decorative flair.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour for extra chew
  • 1 packet dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1/4 cup sugar white or brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar for web icing
  • 2-3 tablespoons chocolate or icing for web decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter (6 cm)
  • Deep-frying pan or pot
  • Piping bag with fine tip
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Mix the flour, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl until combined, then add the milk and oil, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough gently for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, then cover and let it rest for 15 minutes to relax the gluten.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1 cm thickness, ensuring an even layer.
  4. Use a cookie cutter to cut out 6 cm circles from the dough, placing them on a plate or tray.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pan or pot to 180°C (355°F). Carefully fry the donuts in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still warm, drizzle them with a simple glaze or melted chocolate.
  7. Prepare the web icing by mixing confectioners’ sugar with a small splash of milk to achieve a smooth, pipeable consistency. Chill for 10 minutes if too runny.
  8. Using a piping bag fitted with a fine tip, pipe concentric circles and radiating lines onto each donut to resemble a spiderweb pattern.
  9. Melt the chocolate or prepare icing and use a fine-tipped piping bag or toothpick to add extra web details or contrast lines for extra visual effect.
  10. Allow the web decorations to set for about 10 minutes. The web pattern should be firm and slightly glossy, ready to serve.
  11. Enjoy your spiderweb donuts fresh, with their crispy exterior and sweet, artistic web design—perfect for Halloween or anytime you want a fun treat!

Notes

Ensure oil temperature is consistent for even frying. Adjust web icing thickness for easy piping. Use a toothpick to help shape web patterns if needed.