Thanksgiving doughnuts: Delight Your Guests This Holiday!
Thanksgiving doughnuts are a delightful treat that will impress your guests during the holiday season. These festive doughnuts are flavored with seasonal spices and topped with a sweet glaze, making them a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 doughnuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a doughnut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill the doughnut pan with the batter, about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the doughnuts cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then dip the tops of the cooled doughnuts into the glaze.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add sprinkles or chopped nuts on top of the glaze for extra decoration.
- These doughnuts can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
- Experiment with different spices to customize the flavor to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg