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Spooky Krispy Kreme Donuts

15 INGREDIENTS • 15 STEPS • 1HR 15MINS

Spooky Krispy Kreme Donuts

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These spooky Homemade Krispy Kreme Donuts are the perfect holiday treat!
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These spooky Homemade Krispy Kreme Donuts are the perfect holiday treat!
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Nicko's Kitchen
Hi, I'm Nicko, welcome to Nicko's Kitchen! For the last 10 years we have been getting people into the kitchen to cook amazing meals for the whole family to enjoy.

1HR 15MINS

Total Time

$2.40

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Whole Milk
480 mL
Whole Milk
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Butter
120 mL
Butter, melted
Caster Sugar
135 g
Caster Sugar
Ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp
Ground Nutmeg
Egg
4
Eggs, beaten
Active Dry Yeast
2 tsp
Active Dry Yeast
Self-Rising Flour
625 g
Self-Rising Flour
Vegetable Oil
as needed
Vegetable Oil
about 1 liter, for frying
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
605 g
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Water
120 mL
Water
Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Pure Vanilla Extract
Milk
4 Tbsp
Milk
Red Food Coloring
1/2 tsp
Red Food Coloring
Chocolate Frosting
to taste
Chocolate Frosting

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1080
Fat
21.5 g
Protein
18.1 g
Carbs
208.5 g
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Nicko's Kitchen
Hi, I'm Nicko, welcome to Nicko's Kitchen! For the last 10 years we have been getting people into the kitchen to cook amazing meals for the whole family to enjoy.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a mixing jug, add Whole Milk (480 mL), Salt (1 tsp), and Butter (120 mL). Microwave for 1 minute, or until warm.
step 1 In a mixing jug, add Whole Milk (480 mL), Salt (1 tsp), and Butter (120 mL). Microwave for 1 minute, or until warm.
step 2
Add Caster Sugar (90 g), Ground Nutmeg (1/2 tsp), and Eggs (4). Whisk together.
step 2 Add Caster Sugar (90 g), Ground Nutmeg (1/2 tsp), and Eggs (4). Whisk together.
step 3
Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp) and Caster Sugar (4 Tbsp). Whisk to combine.
step 4
Add Self-Rising Flour (625 g) one cup at a time until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough. Leave dough to rest for 1 hour.
step 4 Add Self-Rising Flour (625 g) one cup at a time until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough. Leave dough to rest for 1 hour.
step 5
Flour a surface and knead the dough for 2-3 minutes.
step 6
Divide the dough into 4 separate pieces. Roll each piece out. Using a cookie cutter the size of a donut, cut out donuts. Using an apple corer, press in the middle to cut out the donut hole.
step 6 Divide the dough into 4 separate pieces. Roll each piece out. Using a cookie cutter the size of a donut, cut out donuts. Using an apple corer, press in the middle to cut out the donut hole.
step 7
Heat Vegetable Oil (as needed) to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
step 8
Place the donuts in batches to fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels as finished.
step 8 Place the donuts in batches to fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels as finished.
step 9
In a large bowl, add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (330 g), Water (120 mL), and Pure Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Mix until smooth.
step 9 In a large bowl, add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (330 g), Water (120 mL), and Pure Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Mix until smooth.
step 10
While the donuts are still warm, dip them into the glaze and coat them on all sides. Leave them on a wire rack to dry.
step 10 While the donuts are still warm, dip them into the glaze and coat them on all sides. Leave them on a wire rack to dry.
step 11
Into a large bowl, add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (275 g) and Milk (4 Tbsp). Mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup of this glaze.
step 11 Into a large bowl, add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (275 g) and Milk (4 Tbsp). Mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup of this glaze.
step 12
Dip only one side of the donuts into the thicker glaze. Drain the excess.
step 13
To the reserved glaze, add Red Food Coloring (1/2 tsp). Mix well.
step 13 To the reserved glaze, add Red Food Coloring (1/2 tsp). Mix well.
step 14
Dip a gumball into the white icing. Draw an eye using Chocolate Frosting (to taste). Using a toothpick or skewer, dab dots of the red glaze over to create a splatter effect.
step 14 Dip a gumball into the white icing. Draw an eye using Chocolate Frosting (to taste). Using a toothpick or skewer, dab dots of the red glaze over to create a splatter effect.
step 15
Pour the remaining red glaze into a piping bag. Pipe drizzle lines over the donuts, then place the gumball in the center. Serve and enjoy!
step 15 Pour the remaining red glaze into a piping bag. Pipe drizzle lines over the donuts, then place the gumball in the center. Serve and enjoy!
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