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Mini Gingerbread Doughnuts with white icing and red and green sprinkles are scattered on a white surface, surrounded by festive holiday decorations like wooden trees and silver bells.
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Gingerbread Doughnuts

Soft, fluffy, and filled with warm holiday spices, these baked gingerbread donuts with maple glaze are the perfect festive treat to share (or keep all to yourself.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: donut, gingerbread
Servings: 36
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Sophie Viau

Equipment

  • Mini donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

For the donuts:

  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • ¾ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ cup hot coffee

For the glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease mini donut pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Whisk melted butter, molasses, and applesauce.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot coffee, then mix with wet ingredients.
  • Combine wet and dry mixtures until smooth.
  • Pipe into donut pan and bake 10–12 minutes.
  • Let cool, then whisk glaze ingredients.
  • Dip donuts, decorate, and let glaze set.

Notes

  • Warm molasses slightly for easier mixing.
  • Add a splash of milk if the batter feels too thick.
  • For thicker glaze, dip donuts twice.
  • Freeze unglazed donuts up to 2 months and glaze after thawing.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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