Description
These festive Christmas Donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, topped with vibrant white and chocolate glazes and colorful sprinkles. Ideal for holiday breakfasts or brunches, they bring fun and flavor to your festive table with easy-to-follow steps and delightful decorating options.
Ingredients
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Donut Batter
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup milk
White Glaze
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp milk
- pinch of salt
- food coloring (optional)
- *plus more confectioners’ sugar to thicken glaze for decorating
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
- *plus more confectioners’ sugar to thicken glaze for decorating
Toppings
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the donuts evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Spray the donut baking pan thoroughly with baking spray and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined; set aside.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: Using an electric mixer in a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add Butter and Extracts: Pour in the melted and cooled butter along with the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing to fully incorporate all flavors.
- Combine Batter: Add half of the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix gently; then add the milk and mix again. Finally, add the remaining flour mixture and stir just until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter to a pastry bag and pipe it evenly into the prepared donut pan cavities. Alternatively, spoon the batter carefully into each cavity.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the donuts for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Cool Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glazes: While the donuts cool, prepare the white and chocolate glazes by whisking their respective ingredients in separate bowls until smooth. Add food coloring to the white glaze if desired for festive colors.
- Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts are fully cooled, dip each into the glaze of your choice, allowing excess glaze to drip off before placing on a cooling rack. If desired, immediately decorate with sprinkles before the glaze sets.
- Decorate: Use leftover glaze to decorate the donuts; if needed, thicken by adding more confectioners’ sugar. Fill a piping bag and add decorative details as desired.
- Set and Serve: Allow the decorated glaze to fully set before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to enjoy later.
Notes
- With bright colors and festive designs, these Christmas donuts bring a delicious and fun flair to your holiday breakfast or brunch.
- Using a pastry bag makes filling the donut pan easier and results in a cleaner finish, but spooning the batter is a fine alternative.
- Adjust the thickness of glazes with additional confectioners’ sugar for easier decorating.
- Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 61 g
- Sodium: 423 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 82 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg
