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Cranberry Donuts

Festive Cranberry Donuts That Spark Joy This Holiday Season

Delightful Cranberry Donuts bursting with tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter melted, or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped, or frozen cranberries
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup white chocolate or dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional for glaze

Equipment

  • donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, and eggs (if using) until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity 2/3 full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Melt white chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  10. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.

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