Description
Baked Coconut Donut Holes are a delightful and easy treat, featuring tender bites of coconut-flavored donuts topped with a luscious vanilla glaze and a sprinkle of coconut. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Donuts:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (not packed)
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbls unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1 large egg (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 Tbls toasted coconut or flake coconut
Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- Plus more coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: In a preheated oven at 350 degrees, grease a mini muffin tin with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and set it aside.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted and cooled butter with the vanilla and egg. Then whisk in the granulated sugar and milk until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and gently mix until there are no dry lumps left. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the coconut evenly.
- Fill the tin and bake: Spoon the batter into the greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup halfway. Bake for 6-7 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the donut holes cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze: While the donuts are cooling, make the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk together in a bowl until smooth and runny.
- Glaze the donuts: Using two forks or your fingers, dip each cooled donut hole into the glaze, coating them completely. Place them back onto the wire rack.
- Decorate and repeat: Repeat the dipping process to give each donut a second coat of glaze. Immediately after the second dip, top the donuts with toasted or plain shredded coconut. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you want a stronger coconut flavor, replace the vanilla extract in the donuts and glaze with coconut extract.
- This recipe is easily doubled to yield more donut holes.
- You can use regular coconut, toasted coconut, or a mix of both as toppings.
- The donut holes can be frozen for later; see freezing tips in the article.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
