Chocolate Glazed Donuts

I think the bears have it all figured out when they go into hibernation for the winter. Some days don't you just want to curl up in your jammies and stay warm and cozy inside? I know I do. Usually on those days I love to whip up some yummy homemade treats to snack on and play a game with my kids while sipping on hot cocoa. If you have never made homemade donuts, you will love how easy and fun this chocolate glazed donut recipe is. So stay in your jammies all day and whip up a batch!

Chocolate Glazed Donuts

Ingredients

For the donuts

1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour

1/4 Cup dark cocoa powder

1 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 Tsp salt

1 Cup sour cream

1 Cup sugar

1 ½ Tbsps butter

1 Tsp vanilla extract

2 Large eggs

2 Cups canola oil

For the glaze:

1/2 Cup powdered sugar

1 Tsp salt

1 Cup milk

1/2 Cup melted milk chocolate

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Coat a non-stick donut pan with cooking spray.

Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

In a smaller bowl, mix together the sour cream, sugar, butter, vanilla, egg, and 1 tbsp oil together.  

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix evenly.

Scoop the batter into the donut pan and bake for 15 minutes.

Turn off oven and let donuts cool on a wire rack.

To make the glaze, mix together the powdered sugar and salt.

Add in the milk and mix well.

Stir in the melted chocolate and warm it up on the stovetop for 2 minutes.

Dip the donut tops in the glaze.

Serve and enjoy.

Tips

Add some crumbled bacon, chocolate sprinkles, crushed cookies or mini chocolate chips for a delicious twist. 

What's your favorite kind of donut? Try a few different variations and have your family vote on their favorite.

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