Description
Indulgent chocolate chip donuts bring sweet comfort straight from your home kitchen. Rich chocolate morsels nestled in fluffy baked dough create a delightful treat you can savor with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry and Complementary Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini chocolate chips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat the donut pan with nonstick spray, ensuring complete coverage of each cavity to prevent sticking and promote easy donut removal.
- Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 350F (175C), allowing sufficient time for even temperature distribution.
- Whisk together dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder – creating a smooth, uniform mixture without lumps.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy, developing a rich, creamy texture.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Gradually fold in vanilla extract and sour cream, stirring gently to maintain the batter’s airy structure.
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with a corner snipped off for precise filling.
- Carefully pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling approximately 2/3 to 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for slight springback when touched or a toothpick coming out clean.
- Remove from oven and let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before gently transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate glaze for added indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure your donut pan is evenly coated with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking and achieve perfectly shaped donuts.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and milk to help create a smoother, more consistent batter that blends easily.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make these donuts accessible to those with dietary restrictions.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before adding any glaze or topping to prevent melting and maintain the ideal texture and appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg