Baked Peppermint Donuts: The Best Festive Treat for Home Cooks
These baked peppermint donuts are a delightful festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for the glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and peppermint extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill the donut pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let donuts cool, then prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract.
- Dip cooled donuts in glaze and let set.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of the glazed donuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked donuts, peppermint, festive treats, holiday baking