Halloween is the time when creativity meets indulgence, and desserts become the highlight of every celebration. These Mummy Chocolate Donuts with White Icing Wraps are the ultimate spooky-sweet delight, guaranteed to bring smiles (and maybe a few giggles) to your festive table. Imagine rich, moist chocolate donuts baked to perfection, then decorated with sweet white icing drizzled in playful “wraps” to look like mini mummies. Candy eyes peeking through add the perfect spooky yet adorable finishing touch.

What makes this recipe even more exciting is how approachable it is—you don’t need to be a professional baker to pull it off! The donuts are soft, chocolaty, and baked (not fried), which makes them slightly lighter but still decadently rich. The decoration process is fun for both kids and adults, making this a great family activity during Halloween season.

Why We Love This Recipe

We absolutely adore this recipe because it’s more than just a dessert—it’s a Halloween experience. The donuts are deeply chocolaty with a soft, cake-like crumb, making them irresistible even before decoration. But the best part is how interactive the decorating process is: drizzling the icing wraps and adding the candy eyes turns simple donuts into spooky edible art.

These donuts look impressive on any dessert table, yet they’re surprisingly simple to make at home. Plus, they’re customizable, so you can get creative with different decorations or even switch up the icing colors for other occasions.

Why It’s a Must-Try Dish

• Festive Fun: A show-stopping centerpiece for Halloween parties.
• Kid-Friendly: Easy, safe, and fun for kids to help decorate.
• Baked, Not Fried: Less greasy, but still moist and rich.
• Versatile: Works as both a party treat and a homemade snack.
• Adorable & Delicious: They look spooky but taste heavenly!

Recipe Information:

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Baking Time: 12–15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 10–12 donuts
• Calories: ~220 kcal per donut

Course and Cuisine

• Course: Dessert / Snack
• Cuisine: American, Seasonal (Halloween)

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Donuts:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup hot coffee (or hot water, for extra chocolate depth)

For the White Icing Wraps:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk (adjust to drizzle consistency)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Candy eyes (store-bought or homemade with icing)

Quick Directions

1. Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately.
2. Combine, then add hot coffee and whisk until smooth.
3. Pipe batter into greased donut pan.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes. Cool completely.
5. Drizzle white icing in “mummy wrap” patterns.
6. Add candy eyes before icing sets.

Step-by-Step Preparation:

Step 1: Prepare the Batter:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
• In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil, and vanilla.
• Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients.
• Add hot coffee and mix until smooth (batter will be thin).

Step 2: Bake the Donuts

• Pour batter into a piping bag or ziplock with a cut corner.
• Fill each donut cavity about ¾ full.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 3: Make the White Icing

• Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
• Adjust thickness: add more milk for thinner icing, more sugar for thicker.

Step 4: Decorate the Mummy Donuts

• Drizzle icing in zig-zag, crisscross patterns across each donut to mimic mummy wraps.
• Stick 2 candy eyes onto each donut before the icing hardens.

How to Serve

• Serve donuts on a Halloween platter with spider web or pumpkin decorations.
• Pair with hot cocoa, apple cider, or a pumpkin spice latte.
• Perfect for parties, trick-or-treat snacks, or festive family desserts.

Tips for this Recipe:

• Cool donuts completely before decorating to prevent melting icing.
• Use a piping bag with a fine tip for neat “wraps.”
• If you don’t have candy eyes, make your own with white chocolate chips and dots of melted chocolate.
• Add a thin chocolate glaze base for extra richness before wrapping with icing.

Variations:

• Pumpkin Mummy Donuts: Use pumpkin spice batter instead of chocolate.
• Bloody Mummies: Drizzle red gel icing alongside white wraps for a scarier effect.
• Sprinkle Mummies: Add Halloween-themed sprinkles between the icing wraps.
• Gluten-Free: Substitute with gluten-free flour blend.

Freezing and Storage

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days.
• Refrigeration: Store in fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezing: Freeze undecorated donuts for up to 2 months. Thaw and decorate before serving.

Special Equipment Needed

• Donut pan
• Piping bags (for both batter and icing)
• Wire rack (for cooling)

FAQ:

Q1: Can I use store-bought donuts for this recipe?
Yes! Just decorate them with icing and candy eyes for a quick mummy makeover.

Q2: Can I make these without a donut pan?
You can use a muffin tin, but they’ll be “mummy muffins” instead of donuts.

Q3: Can I use different icing colors?
Definitely—orange, green, or black icing can create different spooky effects.

Q4: Are these donuts very sweet?
They’re balanced—rich chocolate with sweet icing. You can reduce sugar if preferred.

Conclusion

These Mummy Chocolate Donuts with White Icing Wraps are the perfect blend of spooky charm and rich indulgence. Soft, moist, and deeply chocolaty, they become irresistible when dressed up as little edible mummies with fun candy eyes. Easy to bake, fun to decorate, and loved by all ages, these donuts will quickly become a Halloween tradition in your household. Whether for parties, school events, or a family movie night, they’re a must-have treat to celebrate the spooky season.