Move over cookie - santa's trying something different this year! Mini baked donuts flavoured with pumpkin pie spice and spiked eggnog will be awaiting the big guy in red when he slides down my chimney this year. Whether he'll be able to make his way back up depends on his alcohol tolerance.
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Now, if you are expecting your typical fried donut, you won't find it here. Instead, expect a sponge-like, cake texture that dissolves in your mouth. Healthier, less fuss, off the charts in cuteness factor and very tasty.
I topped them off with eggnog glaze and sanding sugar in silver, gold and red for a festive look.
This recipe is a slight variation of the one provided with the Wilton mini donut pan.
I used pumpkin pie spice instead of nutmeg in the donut and eggnog, with a touch of rum, in place of milk for the glaze.
Tip:I found the pan a little awkward to fill, so I ended up with more batter than required in the wells. This caused my donuts to rise a little higher than I wanted. I recommend using a piping bag for this step to obtain the desired shape.
Servings: 24 mini donuts
Ingredients
- Donuts:
- 1¼ cups cake flour sifted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1¼ teaspoon . baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon . salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1½ tablespoon . butter melted
- ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
- Eggnog Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons spiked eggnog
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare pan with baking spray.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
- Add buttermilk, egg, butter, and stir until just combined.
- Fill each donut cup approximately half full.
- Bake 4–6 minutes or until the top of the donuts spring back when touched.
- Let cool in pan for 4–5 minutes before removing. Finish the donuts with glaze and decorations of your choice.
- To make glaze:In a small bowl, stir together sugar, eggnog, and vanilla extract until sugar is completely dissolved. Use immediately to glaze donuts.
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Debbie says
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Paula Kelly says
The donuts look great, lovely idea to make an eggnog glaze! I love your presentation...the reindeer and that adorable little sleigh carrying the donut. Too cute 🙂
G Pavao says
Oooh these look so good.