Christmas Spiced Apple Cider Donuts: 10 Secrets for Perfect Holiday Treats
These Christmas Spiced Apple Cider Donuts are a festive treat, combining warm spices and apple cider for a cozy holiday flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, apple cider, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill the donut pan cavities 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or dip in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Notes
- Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg