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two stacked peppermint donuts

Chocolate Peppermint Donuts

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These Chocolate Peppermint Donuts are the perfect holiday treat! Rich and chocolatey donuts are topped with a sweet peppermint glaze and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. Moist, delicious, and so easy to make, these baked donuts make the best breakfast or dessert for Christmas!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, christmas recipe, dessert, donut recipe, holiday recipe, peppermint
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 337
Author Gayle

Ingredients

Chocolate donut

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk any kind (I used 2%)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • teaspoons vanilla extract

Peppermint glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¾ cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray two 6-count donut pans with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Batter will be very thick.
  • Spoon mixture into a large ziplock bag and cut tip of bottom corner. Pipe mixture into prepared donut pans.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until donuts are slightly firm.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely before adding glaze.
  • To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, whipping cream, peppermint extract, and salt until smooth.
  • Take each donut and dunk halfway into glaze, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Notes

Adapted from my Baked Oreo Donuts

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg