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Cozy Apple Cider Donut Holes Recipe with Easy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Glaze

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These cozy apple cider donut holes are a simple, heartwarming recipe perfect for fall and winter gatherings. They feature a soft texture infused with apple cider and a sweet-spicy brown sugar cinnamon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (2.6g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup packed (200g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (2.6g) ground cinnamon (for glaze)
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk or almond milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • Pinch of salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut hole pan or mini muffin tin thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar with melted butter until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in apple cider and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and tops spring back when lightly pressed.
  7. Let the donut holes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. To make the glaze, combine brown sugar, melted butter, ground cinnamon, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and warmed through, about 3-4 minutes. Do not boil.
  9. While the glaze is warm, dip each donut hole in the glaze or drizzle the glaze over them on the cooling rack.
  10. Serve immediately for best texture or let the glaze set for 10 minutes for a firmer finish.

Notes

Use freshly pressed apple cider for best flavor or a quality bottled cider. For gluten-free, substitute with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. Avoid overmixing batter to keep donut holes tender. Keep glaze warm and stir constantly to prevent scorching. Dip donut holes while glaze is warm for best adhesion.

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Keywords: apple cider donut holes, brown sugar cinnamon glaze, fall dessert, easy donut recipe, baked donut holes, cozy treats

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