Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes, perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or snack. Soft and fluffy on the inside with a crisp cinnamon sugar coating, they bring the taste of classic donuts without the frying.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup International Delight Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee (or milk)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
Coating
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut hole pan or mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and iced coffee (or milk), mixing until fully incorporated. Then stir in the melted butter.
- Make the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Fill the Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into the donut hole pan or mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the donut holes are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Coating: While the donut holes bake, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a shallow bowl for the coating.
- Coat Donut Holes: Once baked, remove the donut holes from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes. Brush each donut hole lightly with the melted butter, then roll them generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve: Allow the coated donut holes to cool slightly before serving warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter with coconut oil and use a plant-based yogurt.
- Use regular milk or any flavored iced coffee to customize flavor.
- Ensure not to overfill the donut hole pan to prevent overflow during baking.
- These donut holes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Warm them slightly in the microwave before serving to restore their softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
