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These jelly-filled ghost donuts are the perfect easy dessert or snack for you and the kids. They are easy to make using refrigerated biscuit dough.

I am always looking for fun and easy Halloween treats to share with friends and family. I don’t like things that are super scary or freaky, so these little donuts are perfect for that. For more inspiration, be sure to check out the Best Halloween Recipes.

If you love homemade donuts as much as I do, be sure to check out my Apple Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts and my Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts.

How to Make Jelly-Filled Ghost Donuts

Heat oil over medium heat to 350-375 degrees.

Roll each piece of dough into an oblong shape and cut 2 eyes and a mouth with the small and large ends of a 1″ piping tip.

Carefully lower each “ghost face” into the oil and fry until golden on each side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper or a rack. Once mostly cool, dust donuts with a liberal amount of powdered sugar. I like the Dixie Crystals powdered sugar because it seems more powdery. It also doesn't clump as badly as other powdered sugars.

I think this is what makes my ghosts pop more!

If you want to make them jelly-filled, do not let your holes go all the way through. Cut it enough that you can hollow it out, and then use your finger to press it flat.

When the donut cooks, it will stay hollow. Then fill them with your favorite flavor of jelly and enjoy!

I filled mine with my pear vanilla jam, but you can use any kind, even my green pepper jelly would be good for this one!

Check Out These Halloween Recipes for More Inspiration:

Yield: 16 servings

Jelly-Filled Ghost Donuts

Name: Jelly-Filled Ghost Donuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans of regular refrigerated biscuit dough; Your favorite flavor of jelly; powdered sugar; oil for frying

These jelly-filled ghost donuts only take minutes to prepare and taste amazing.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 cans of regular refrigerated biscuit dough
Your favorite flavor of jelly
powdered sugar
oil for frying

Instructions

Take the biscuits and separate them. Stretch them to make them long, shaped like a ghost face.
Use a 1" piping tip to cut the eyes and mouth. If you want to make just donuts, go all the way through.
To jelly fill them, only cut through part of the dough. Use your finger to mash the holes down to create a cavity.
While the donuts rest, bring the oil to 350 degrees F for frying.
Drop the donuts in a few at a time and cook about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove from the oil and allow them to drain on a paper towel.
While the donuts are still warm, dust them with powdered sugar.
Use a piping bag to fill the holes with the jelly. Serve your guests!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 50Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 35mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 0g