Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Peppermint Mocha Donuts, a delightful treat that perfectly blends rich chocolate, aromatic coffee, and refreshing peppermint. These baked donuts are not only quick to prepare but also make an excellent addition to holiday gatherings, brunches, or cozy afternoons. With just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of baking time, you can whip up these delicious treats that are sure to impress family and friends. Made lighter with Greek yogurt and customizable toppings, they are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth while enjoying the seasonal spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup plus 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 4 tsp. instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. milk (I used whole)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp. milk
- ¼ tsp. peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp. crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Fill a greased donut pan two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract for the glaze.
- Once cooled, dip each donut into the glaze and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 216mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 34mg