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Maple Glazed Donut Holes (Baked)

These Maple Glazed Donut Holes (Baked) are tender, cozy, and bursting with warm spices and sweet maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk (any variety you prefer)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Mini muffin pan or donut hole pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Small bowl and spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin or donut hole pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  6. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The donut holes should be golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed.
  7. Allow the donut holes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup pure maple syrup and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth. The glaze should be thick but pourable.
  9. Dip each donut hole into the maple glaze or spoon the glaze over the top. Place them back on the cooling rack to let the glaze set for about 10 minutes.
  10. Serve these Maple Glazed Donut Holes warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep donut holes tender and fluffy.
  • Make sure to grease the pan well to prevent sticking of donut holes.
  • Allow donut holes to cool completely before glazing to avoid melting the glaze.
  • Store baked donut holes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • For a vegan version, substitute milk with plant-based milk, use vegan butter, and replace the egg with a flax egg.