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Chocolate mini donuts with chocolate glaze and cinnamon on a ceramic plate

Chocolate Mini Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Cinnamon

Chocolate mini donuts are soft baked treats with a tender crumb and glossy chocolate glaze. They are an easy dessert option for gatherings or whenever a small sweet bite is wanted.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 247
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons milk, divided
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Combine all dry ingredients, using 1/4 cup of the brown sugar and reserving the remaining amount.
  2. Whisk together 1 tablespoon milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, applesauce, and egg. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  3. Transfer the batter to a gallon-sized plastic bag, cut off one corner, and pipe the batter into a greased mini-donut pan, filling each cavity about halfway.
Baking
  1. Bake the mini donuts for about 7 minutes. Remove them from the oven and take each donut out of the pan.
Frosting
  1. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter with 1/4 cup brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue boiling for about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon milk and return the mixture to a boil.
  3. Add the powdered sugar, using the final tablespoon of milk as needed to thin the frosting. Keep the frosting over low heat and dip each mini donut into the glaze.
  4. Add any desired sprinkles or toppings immediately after dipping while the glaze is still fresh.

Notes

Fill the mini donut pan cavities about halfway to help maintain the intended small donut shape.