Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Mocha Donuts, a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy breakfasts. These baked donuts combine rich chocolate and robust coffee flavors with a refreshing hint of peppermint, creating a unique taste that will excite your taste buds. Easy to prepare and delightful to share, these donuts are topped with a smooth glaze and crunchy peppermint candies, making them not just delicious but also visually appealing. Whether served at parties or enjoyed at home, these treats add a touch of sweetness to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 4 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp milk (whole)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sugars, Greek yogurt, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and fold until just combined.
- Fill each donut cavity about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling briefly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth; dip cooled donuts into the glaze and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg