How to Make Baked Mini Doughnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a good doughnut? Whether glazed, powdered, or filled with jelly, there's something irresistibly tasty about these sweet, fried treats. But what if we told you that you could enjoy the deliciousness of a doughnut without all the hassle of deep-frying? Introducing: Baked Mini Doughnuts.

These bite-sized wonders are a healthier alternative to traditional doughnuts, as they are baked instead of fried. Not only does this method eliminate the need for messy and potentially ...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons softened butter
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 36 mini doughnuts

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease miniature muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Make the doughnuts: Whisk flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Stir milk and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Beat butter and sugar together in a third bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in egg.
  • Stir flour mixture, alternating with milk mixture, into butter mixture until batter is smooth. Spoon batter into a piping bag and pipe into muffin cups, about 2/3-full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the coating: Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl; add warm doughnuts and gently toss with hands until coated.
  • Nutrition

    76 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 51mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 12mg