Description
Chocolate Peppermint Donuts combine rich chocolate flavor with refreshing peppermint for a moist, tender, and festive treat perfect for holiday celebrations or any sweet moment. These easy-to-make baked donuts offer a soft, cakey texture with a delightful peppermint twist, finished with an optional chocolate glaze and crushed peppermint candies for extra festive flair.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate glaze (for dipping)
- Crushed peppermint candies (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the egg, milk, vegetable oil, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill Your Donut Pan: Lightly grease your donut pan with oil or non-stick spray. Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the molds, filling each about three-quarters full to leave room for rising during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the donuts for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The donuts should spring back lightly when pressed.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dip the tops into chocolate glaze and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor intensity.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense, tough donuts.
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and better blend.
- Grease the pan well to prevent sticking and ensure clean donuts.
- Start with a small amount of peppermint extract and adjust to taste, as it is quite potent.
- Cool donuts completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg