Description
These Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Light and fluffy donut holes are coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture, delivering a sweet and warm flavor without the need for 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)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the donut holes evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the iced coffee (or milk), Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Form Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donut holes light and tender.
- Scoop Batter: Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or donut hole pan. Use a small spoon or a mini ice cream scoop to portion the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake Donut Holes: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the donut holes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: While the donut holes bake, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a separate bowl.
- Coat Donut Holes: Once baked, remove the donut holes from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Dip each warm donut hole into the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the coated donut holes on a plate and serve warm for the best flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use a mini muffin pan or a donut hole pan for easy baking and uniform size.
- If you don’t have International Delight Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee, substitute with milk or any flavored iced coffee.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense baked donut holes.
- Make sure to coat the donut holes while warm to better adhere the cinnamon sugar.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use non-dairy yogurt and milk.
- Store leftover donut holes in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
