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Baked Powdered Sugar Donut Holes

Baked Powdered Sugar Donut Holes - Fluffy Joy in Every Bite

These Baked Powdered Sugar Donut Holes are soft, fluffy, and coated in sweet powdered sugar, perfect for satisfying cravings without frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 donut holes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/4 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar or sugar alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk or non-dairy milk
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
For Coating
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for coating

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • electric mixer
  • spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add room-temperature egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the mixture and mix on low speed.
  4. Fold in baking powder, salt, and flour until just combined.
  5. Fill each greased muffin tin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the donut holes in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Dunk each donut hole in melted butter and roll in powdered sugar until fully coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients and careful mixing will lead to fluffier donut holes. Keep an eye on baking time as ovens vary.

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