Who remembers bobbing for apples as a kid? That rush of trying to catch the apple with your teeth, splashing around in a tub of water — it was always such a laugh! 👻 Well, we’ve put a spooky twist on that classic Halloween activity with these Spider Web Apple Donuts! They’re so easy, so tasty, and seriously creepy fun to make!
These little chocolate-covered apple donuts are a great alternative to those big, messy toffee apples, and they look amazing. The best part? They’re no-bake, which means the kids can get involved from start to finish. We had so much fun making them, and my little monsters absolutely loved them.
Why You’ll Love These Spider Web Apple Donuts
1. No-Bake, No Fuss!
These little treats are a breeze to make. No oven required — just melt, dip, and decorate! Perfect for when you want a quick and easy Halloween snack that’s still super fun to put together with the kids.
2. The Kids Will LOVE Helping
From slicing the apples to creating those creepy spiderweb designs, these apple donuts are the perfect hands-on Halloween activity. My kids had an absolute blast dipping the apples and watching the webs take shape!
3. A Sweet (and Healthier!) Twist on Toffee Apples
While toffee apples are delicious, they can be a bit too much sometimes. These chocolate-covered apple slices give you that sweet chocolatey goodness with the crisp crunch of fresh apple — and it’s a bit lighter too!
These little treats are perfect for Halloween — so easy, so tasty, and a great way to make some sweet memories with the kids. Plus, they’ve got that spooky vibe that’s just right for the season. 🎃🕸️
Got your own Halloween traditions or favourite treats? I’d love to hear about them in the comments, and don’t forget to tag me in your spooky snack photos over on Instagram @littleloucooks!
Spider Web Apple Donuts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 big eating apple
- 150 g dark or milk chocolate i used dark chocolate
- 50 g white chocolate
Instructions
- Line a small tray with parchment paper. Have a cocktail stick at hand for later.
- Slice the apple into 4 slices. Use a small round cutter to cut out the donut centre.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a simmering pot of water.
- Dip the first apple slice in the melted chocolate carefully cover in chocolate and using a spatula transfer the slice onto the baking tray. Repeat. Chill for 20 minutes in the fridge.
- Then melt the white chocolate in the microwave, it can burn easily, heat it in small bursts. Mix vigorously with a spoon. To make the white webs, spoon in thin lines of white chocolate around the apple pieces to make 2 circles, using the cocktail stick made lines from the centre out to the edge. Chill the slices again for at least 20 minutes and serve.
- **They are best eaten on the day they are made.
