Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Lightly baked rather than fried, these donut holes feature a tender crumb infused with cinnamon and coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture for a deliciously warm flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 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 lightly grease a mini muffin tin or donut hole pan to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk the International Delight Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee (or milk), Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and melted unsalted butter until smooth and well incorporated.
- Form Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donut holes tender.
- Fill the Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the donut holes bake, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Also, melt the 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and set aside.
- Coat Donut Holes: Remove the baked donut holes from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Dip each warm donut hole into the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until thoroughly coated.
- Serve: Arrange the cinnamon sugar coated donut holes on a serving plate. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use a non-dairy milk alternative.
- You can replace the International Delight Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee with regular milk or a non-dairy milk of your choice for a milder coffee flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the donut holes light and fluffy.
- Use a mini muffin tin if you don’t have a donut hole pan; this works perfectly for shape and size.
- If you like, add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice to the dry ingredients for extra warmth and depth.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 75 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: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
