Chocolate Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

It’s funny how things stick with you.  My sister was born on December 3.  As a kid, she was very offended when Christmas decorations went up before her birthday.  There was an order to things – Thanksgiving, her birthday, then (and only then) Christmas. 

With kids of her own now, my sister is no longer a stickler for the no decorations before Dec 3 rule.  In fact, when I left her house after Thanksgiving weekend, her tree was already up.  I, however, can’t seem to forget the tradition.  It just doesn’t seem right to deck the halls until after her birthday.

Fortunately, it’s now December 4.  My tree is lit and decorated and I even found time to pull out some Christmas sprinkles and whip up a batch of chocolate donuts. 

Chocolate Donuts with Vanilla Glaze (adapted slightly from A Cup of Sugar . . . A Pinch of Salt)

Chocolate Donuts 

1 c flour

¼ c cocoa

¾ c sugar

1 ¼ t baking powder

½ t salt

½ c milk

1 egg

1 ½ T butter, melted

¼ c mini chocolate chips

Heat the oven to 425° F and coat a mini donut pan with cooking spray.

Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.  Add milk, egg, and butter and mix just until combined.

To fill the pan without making a huge mess, I found it helpful to put the batter in a sealed baggie.  Then I snipped off a small corner and squeezed batter into the cavities, about half full.

Sprinkle some chocolate chips over the poured batter and bake 4 – 6 minutes, or until donuts spring back to a light touch.

When the donuts have cooled, dip in the glaze.

Vanilla Glaze

1 c powdered sugar

1 t vanilla

3-4 T milk

Stir together powdered sugar, vanilla, and 3T milk until combined.  If necessary, stir in additional tablespoon of milk to desired consistency.