Donuts are one of my FAVORITE treats! In my opinion there’s nothing better than a local gourmet donut. So it only makes sense that my first recipe is an at home cookies and cream baked donut recipe. This donut recipe is perfect for a Saturday morning treat, special event, or even take them to your next friend or family get together!
Things you’ll need:
For the chocolate donut:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice
For cream cheese icing:
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons of milk (to decrease thickness of icing to preferred consistency)
Other:
- 1-2 cups of crushed Oreos
- Donut pan
- Non-cook spray
- Quart or gallon size zip lock bag
Instructions
For the chocolate donuts:
- Preheat the oven to 350 deg
- In a bowl combine the flower, brown sugar, salt, cocoa powder and baking powder
- In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla extract, egg, unsalted butter and milk
- Slowly combine the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold until fully combined
- Spoon mixture into a quart or gallon sized zip lock bag and cut a small hole in the corner
- Spray donut pan with non-stick spray and pipe mixture into donut pan
- Bake in oven for 7-9 mins at 350 deg – make sure to not over cook and dry out the donuts!
For the icing:
- In a bowl use a whisk or stand mixer to combine cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract until completely smooth
- Gradually add in confectioners sugar
- Add in milk until icing is at desired consistency
Assembly:
- Once donuts have completely cooled, dip top of donut into icing, then coat in crushed Oreo mixture
Serve & Enjoy these baked donuts!
