Crispy Spider Webs {Mini Funnel Cakes}
Crispy Spider Webs Mini Funnel Cakes are light, airy, and perfect for Halloween. Shaped into spider web designs, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with chocolate, these mini funnel cakes are festive, playful, and delicious for parties or family dessert nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 mini funnel cakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying, Piping
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 large eggs
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 cups milk
3 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Powdered sugar for topping
Melting chocolate for decoration
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in milk.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until smooth batter forms.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer batter to a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or plastic bag with corner snipped off.
- Pipe batter into hot oil in a spiral pattern, create concentric circles, and connect with lines to form a spider web shape. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate. Serve warm.
Notes
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor.
Use colored melting chocolate for a multi-colored web effect.
Make bite-sized funnel cakes in mini muffin tins for easy serving.
Top with edible candy spiders or Halloween sprinkles for extra fun.
Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers at room temperature up to 1 day. Reheat briefly in the oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini funnel cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
