Chocolate Peppermint Donuts: A Delicious Holiday Treat!
Delicious chocolate donuts infused with peppermint flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (for glaze)
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spoon batter into donut pan cavities, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let donuts cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Dip cooled donuts into glaze and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Let glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg