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Close-up of glazed spheres with a rich chocolate color.

Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soft, rich Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes baked to perfection and coated in a sweet vanilla glaze. These bite-sized treats are simple, delicious, and ideal for sharing or snacking.
36 Servings

Ingredients

For the Donut Holes:

  • 2 cups 240 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • cup sour cream

For the Vanilla Glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preheat and prepare baking pans:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease three to four donut hole pans, or two 24-cup mini muffin pans, ensuring the batter does not stick during baking.

Mix the dry ingredients:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Prepare the wet ingredients:

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is thick and smooth. Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.

Combine wet and dry mixtures:

  1. In a measuring cup, mix the whole milk and sour cream until smooth. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk mixture into the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir gently by hand using a spatula until the mixture is just combined and no flour remains visible.

Fill the pans and bake:

  1. Using a mini cookie scoop or spoon, fill each prepared pan cavity about ¾ full with batter. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut hole comes out clean.

Cool the donut holes:

  1. Allow the baked donut holes to cool in the pans for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the vanilla glaze:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If necessary, add additional milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a pourable consistency.

Glaze the donut holes:

  1. Once the donut holes have cooled completely, dip each one into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Return the glazed donut holes to the wire rack to set. For a more pronounced glaze coating, allow the first layer to dry slightly before dipping a second or third time as desired.

Serve:

  1. Once the glaze is fully set, the Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes are ready to enjoy.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a reputable gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that includes xanthan gum or another binding agent. Confirm that all other ingredients, including cocoa powder and baking powder, are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination. Follow the recipe as directed, adjusting baking time slightly if needed.
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