Delicious Christmas Donut Recipe: Festive & Fun Holiday Treats!
Get ready to add some extra holiday cheer to your baking with this fun Christmas donut recipe!
These donuts are rich and chocolatey, offering a moist and tender crumb with every bite. Each donut is baked to perfection, topped with a chocolate glaze that melts in your mouth! For the finishing touch, a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies adds a vibrant pop of color and a refreshing minty crunch.
Perfect for Christmas morning or holiday gatherings, the whole family will enjoy these donuts.
Check out our Christmas recipes for more delicious ideas, and whip up a batch of these merry donuts to make the season even sweeter!
How To Make Christmas Donuts
Gather your ingredients:
First, mix dry ingredients like flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder for that rich, mocha flavor.
Then, whisk together yogurt, egg, milk, and vanilla for the perfect moist texture.
Use a piping bag to fill the donut molds evenly, ensuring they rise beautifully. Always use a non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure smooth donut removal.
For the chocolate glaze, melt your chocolate chips and add a hint of peppermint for a festive touch. To keep the glaze shiny, melt the chocolate slowly and stir until smooth for a glossy glaze.
Dip while warm and allow the donuts to cool completely.
Place on the baking sheet.
Don’t forget to sprinkle crushed candy canes on top while the glaze is still wet!
Store homemade donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them without the glaze.
Allow the donuts to cool completely on a wire rack after baking. This prevents condensation, which can lead to sogginess when frozen.
Wrap each donut tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to protect them from freezer burn.
Place the wrapped donuts in an airtight container or a resealable freezer bag.
Freeze the donuts for up to 2-3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply thaw the donuts at room temperature or warm them slightly in the microwave.
Generally, donuts should bake for 9 to 10 minutes at 350°F. They are done when they spring back when gently pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Always keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking to avoid overcooking!
Be sure to try more delicious Christmas donut recipes or these decadent chocolate cake donuts! These donut recipes would be perfect for any festive gathering or a cozy cookie swap!
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Baked Christmas Donuts Recipe
Bring joy to your holiday table with these festive Christmas donuts! Soft, chocolatey, and topped with crushed peppermint for a delicious twist!
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1-teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
For the Peppermint Glaze:
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp. peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp. crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, espresso powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, both sugars and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Add in the melted butter once slightly cooled.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until fully combined.
- Scoop the batter a piping bag or a decorating tool.
- Pipe the batter into the wells of the prepared donut pan.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, until they are set and bounce back when gently pressed.
- Allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Glaze
- In a small bowl add in chocolate chips and microwave for 45 seconds.
- Cover the bowl and allow the chocolate to sit for 3 minutes.
- Uncover and stir, if not fully melted warm in increments of 20 seconds.
- Dip each donut in the glaze and place on the baking sheet.
- Top with peppermint candies before moving on to the next one.
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