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A stack of delicious Chocolate Peppermint Donuts, glazed with dark chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes.

Chocolate Peppermint Donuts


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 29 min
  • Yield: 12 donuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Festive donuts with chocolate glaze and crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday mornings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (118mL)
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (172g)
  • 1/3 cup crushed candy canes (66g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda (9g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder (2g)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (14g, unsweetened)
  • 1/3 tsp salt (2g)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60mL)
  • 1 cup white sugar (200g)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup coffee (118mL)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5mL)
  • 2 tbsp sour cream (30g)
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy cane (50g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour the donut pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients.
  3. Whisk the dry ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients. Pour wet into dry. Whisk until combined. Stir in the crushed candy cane.
  5. Pipe the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
  7. For the ganache, heat cream, chocolate, and peppermint extract in a double boiler until melted. Whisk and set aside to cool.
  8. Dip cooled donuts in the ganache and sprinkle with crushed candy cane.

Notes

  • Use a piping bag for even batter distribution.
  • Let ganache cool slightly before dipping to avoid drips.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 14 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: chocolate peppermint donuts, holiday breakfast, Christmas brunch, festive donuts