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Peppermint Mocha Donuts

These peppermint mocha donuts are the perfect dose of chocolate, peppermint, and mocha in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 328 kcal

Equipment

  • Donut Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric or hand mixer

Ingredients
  

Donut Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • 1¾ cups flour (we used gluten-free flour)
  • 1¼ cups brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Peppermint Glaze Ingredients

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 5 tbsp heavy cream (we used plant-based)
  • ¾ tsp peppermint extract
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F
  • Grease the donut pan with a pastry brush and your choice of oil.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar until combined well.
  • In another bowl, whisk together eggs. Then whisk milk, vanilla, and vinegar. 
  • Place batter in a pastry bag, then fill the donut pan 3/4 of the way. 
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes.
  • Place on a baking rack and allow the donuts to cool. 
  • While the donuts cool, place all the peppermint glaze ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Pour the glaze over the donuts or dip them into the glaze.
  • Optional: Crush candy canes and sprinkle them over the donuts

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Notes

*Calories are an estimate and may vary* 

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal