Baked Peppermint Donuts: Easy Indulgence for the Holidays
Delicious baked peppermint donuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and peppermint extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill the donut pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, use crushed peppermint candies in the batter.
- These donuts can be glazed or dusted with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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