Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Light, fluffy, and coated in a warm cinnamon sugar mixture, these treats satisfy your donut cravings with less mess and fewer calories, baked to perfection instead of fried.
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 and prepare baking pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin or donut hole pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients. In a separate large bowl, whisk the iced coffee or milk, plain Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate dry into wet mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as it can make the donut holes dense.
- Fill the pan and bake. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the tops spring back to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar coating. While the donut holes bake, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl or plate.
- Coat the donut holes. Upon removal from the oven, allow the donut holes to cool for a couple of minutes, then brush them with the 1/4 cup melted butter. Immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- Serve. Arrange the donut holes on a serving plate and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- If you don't have iced coffee, milk or any flavored milk can be used to keep the batter moist.
- Use a mini muffin pan or donut hole mold for perfect sizing and shape.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donut holes light and fluffy.
- Brush the donut holes immediately after baking with melted butter to help the cinnamon sugar stick well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
