Count Chocula Donuts

I finally bought a donut pan!

I know... living in the dark ages over here.

So I had to bake something with it immediately...



Honestly, I'm way more of a cheeky Halloween person. Cute little ghosts and goofy faced pumpkins are far better than blood and guts.

So I just knew Count Chocula and I would be good friends this season and I had to giggle when my oldest called him G-Pa (my dad).

Throw cereal in any baked good and it becomes better to the umpteenth power! Make these for your kiddos Halloween party! You can make about 10 of them in 20 minutes or so.

Have fun!

Donut Batter:
(makes about 10 donuts)

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Count Chocula cereal dust (grind up your cereal finely in a food processor or blender)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoon whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and lightly grease your donut pan.

Mix the dry ingredients together. Beat in the milk, eggs, vanilla and butter. Mix just until incorporated.

Pipe the donut batter into your prepared pan, about 3/4 the way full.  Bake the donuts for 10-12 minutes and allow to cool slightly. Remove from pan to a cooling rack while you make your glaze.

Chocolate Glaze:

3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 Tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and cocoa. Slowly stir in milk and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and shiny. Add more or less milk/sugar to your desired texture.

Dip donuts into chocolate glaze and let harden for a couple of minutes in the fridge.

While the donuts are still wet sprinkle with cereal or sprinkles.

Enjoy!!