Chocolate Glazed Donut Holes Recipe

There’s something irresistible about donut holes—bite-sized, fluffy, and coated in a sweet glaze. These homemade chocolate glazed donut holes come together quickly and make the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Plus, they’re easier to make than you think!

I don’t know about you but when I think of donut holes I think of Timbits! Timbits are Tim Hortons version of donut holes and ALL the kids LOVE them! I thought it would be fun to make my own version with the universal favourite flavour- chocolate glazed! You could even bring them up a notch and throw them in some sprinkles too

These fun donut holes are baked in a mini muffin pan, not fried, which makes them much easier to make! I also have a Lemon Blueberry donut recipe that is baked in a donut pan.

Why You’ll Love These Donut Holes

Easy to Make – No yeast required! These donut holes use a simple batter that comes together in minutes.

Baked not deep-fried – Makes them a bit healthier than the deep-fried alternative, and easier to make.

Rich Sweet Glaze – A glossy, decadent glaze that takes them to the next level.

Ingredients

Donut Batter:

• Flour: All-purpose is all you need.
• Sugar: Sweetener.
• Cocoa: gives the chocolatey flavour.
• Baking Powder: leavener.
• Baking Soda: leavener.
• Salt: flavour enhancer.
• Eggs: bind everything together.
• Milk: the liquid that gives the right consistency and moisture to batter.
• Greek Yogurt: added moisture.
• Vanilla: flavour enhancer.
• Butter: adds moisture.

Glaze:

• Icing Sugar: also known as powdered sugar gives the perfect glaze consistency and sweetness.
• Milk: provides the right consistency for the glaze. Start with a tablespoon at a time to ensure you get the right consistency. The less milk, the thicker the glaze will be.
• Vanilla: flavour.

Instructions

Donut Hole Batter:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.
2. Sift together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, and 2/3 cups cocoa in a large bowl. Mix in 1 teaspoon each of baking powder and baking soda.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Whisk in 1/4 cup of unsalted butter. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
4. Spoon into prepared pan 3/4 full. Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to glaze.

Glaze

1. Sift 4 cups of icing sugar into a bowl. Stir in 6 tablespoons of milk and two teaspoons of vanilla. You may add more milk one tablespoon at a time until you get the desired consistency.
2. Dunk donuts with a fork until covered. Place on a wire rack on a pan or parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Tips for the Best Donut Holes

• Don’t overbake– overbaking can lead to dry donut holes.
• Don’t Overfill the muffin pan– to keep them from looking too much like muffins don’t overfill the pan. You want nice round tops but not overly full. That way they still look like donut holes when they are glazed.
• Try adding sprinkles for some extra fun– while the glaze is still wet, dip them into some sprinkles for a fun variation.
• Feel free to halve the recipe: this recipe makes 43 donut holes so feel free to half it if you don’t want so many.

Storage Tips

These donut holes are best served the same day but can be covered and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

These homemade chocolate glazed donut holes are so good, they disappear fast! Try them for a weekend breakfast or surprise your family with a fun homemade treat. I hope you enjoy this Chocolate Glazed Donut Holes recipe as much as we do

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