These gingerbread donut holes are the perfect festive treat, delivering all the warm spices of the season in a bite-sized, baked delight. Ready in just 30 minutes, they offer a quick and healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts.
How To Make Gingerbread Donut Holes
Ingredients for Gingerbread Donuts:
- 1 ¼ cup milk (almond, oat, or regular dairy milk)
- ¼ cup melted butter (regular or vegan)
- ½ cup molasses or maple syrup
- ½ cup cane sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese (regular or vegan)
- 2 tablespoon softened or melted butter (regular or vegan)
Gingerbread Donut Hole Recipe Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray your silicone donut hole molds with non-stick baking spray.
Step 2: Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, molasses (or maple syrup), sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir until well mixed. Gradually add the flour to the mixture and stir until a smooth batter forms.
Step 3: Fill the molds & bake: Spoon the batter into the donut hole molds. Place the molds in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the donut holes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 4: Cool and frost: Allow the donut holes to cool completely. While the donut holes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and softened butter until smooth. Once the gingerbread donut holes are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top and enjoy your delicious, spiced gingerbread donut holes!
Frequently Asked Questions
To keep your gingerbread donut holes fresh and delicious, follow these storage tips:
Short-Term Storage
Room Temperature: Store the donut holes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. This keeps them soft and fresh without needing refrigeration.
Long-Term Storage
Refrigeration: For longer storage, place the donut holes in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 1 week. This helps to maintain their freshness and prevent spoilage.
Freezing
Freeze Unfrosted: If you want to store them for an even longer period, you can freeze the donuts. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer them to an airtight freezer bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Freeze Frosted: If you’ve already frosted the donuts, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet first, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. To prevent the frosting from sticking, you might want to place parchment paper between layers.
Thawing
At Room Temperature: To enjoy frozen donuts, thaw them at room temperature for about 1-2 hours.
In the Oven: For a freshly-baked taste, warm the thawed donuts in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.
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Gingerbread Donut Holes
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- fork and spoon for mixing
- whisk or electric hand mixer
- silicone donut hole molds
- non-stick spray
Ingredients
Gingerbread Donut Hole Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup milk almond, oat, or regular dairy milk work best
- ¼ cup melted butter regular or vegan
- ½ cup molasses or maple syrup
- ½ cup cane sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups regular or gluten-free all purpose flour
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese regular or vegan
- 2 tablespoon soft or melted butter regular or vegan
Instructions
Gingerbread Donut Hole Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Spray your silicone donut hole molds with non-stick baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the milk, butter, maple syrup or molasses, sugar, vanilla, spices, baking powder, and baking soda together. Then, add the flour and mix until a batter is formed.
- Use a spoon to transfer the batter into the silicone hole donut molds.
- Bake the donut holes in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove and allow them to cool. While the donut holes bake, make the cream cheese frosting by mixing the powdered sugar, soft butter, and cream cheese together. Once the donuts have cooled, frost them and enjoy!
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