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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Donut Holes with Salted Chocolate Hazelnut Glaze

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 24 donut holes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Donut Holes with Salted Chocolate Hazelnut Glaze are rich, cakey, bite-sized treats perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. These chocolatey delights are baked to perfection and dipped in a luxurious salted chocolate hazelnut glaze, offering a decadent twist on the classic donut. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. #ChocolateDonuts #DonutHoles #HazelnutGlaze #BakedDonuts #HomemadeTreats

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and espresso powder.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, egg, egg yolk, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
  5. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full with batter.
  6. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While baking, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup, vanilla, and hot water until smooth.
  8. Let baked donut holes cool slightly before dipping in glaze.
  9. Dip each donut hole into the glaze and top with chopped hazelnuts and sea salt.
  10. Let glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough donuts.
  • Use espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor, but it’s optional.
  • Can substitute sour cream with full-fat Greek yogurt.
  • Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut hole
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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