Description
These Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. Soft, fluffy, and perfectly coated in cinnamon sugar, they're a delightful homemade alternative to store-bought donuts with a hint of caramel macchiato flavor from the iced coffee.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease a donut hole pan or mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then add the iced coffee (or milk), plain Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Make Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donut holes tender.
- Fill Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut hole pan or mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
- Bake Donut Holes: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Coating: While the donut holes bake, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Coat Donut Holes: Once baked, allow the donut holes to cool slightly for a few minutes, then brush or dip each one in the melted butter and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating evenly.
- Serve: Serve warm for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy your homemade baked cinnamon sugar donut holes!
Notes
- Use iced coffee for a subtle caramel macchiato flavor or substitute with milk for a milder taste.
- Do not overmix the batter; it should be slightly lumpy for tender donut holes.
- The melted butter before coating helps the cinnamon sugar stick perfectly.
- These donut holes are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- If you don’t have a donut hole pan, a mini muffin tin works perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
