Donuts

New York Cheesecake Doughnuts

April 24, 2018

New York cheesecake meets doughnut and there’s honestly nothing better than this moment right here, right now, and us discussing this incredible creation. I have to admit that the idea came to me last week when I saw a photo on America’s Test Kitchen’s Instagram account. The photo in question was for their cherry cheesecake cookies and as soon as I saw them I thought to myself, these would make amazing doughnuts. How can I make this happen? After a few tweaks and a lot of thinking, these doughnuts were born and there’s no turning back now (not that we’d want to). The great thing about these cheesecake doughnuts though, is that they’re 100% easier to make, cook up a lot faster than traditional cheesecake, and are completely versatile. Transform all of your favorite cheesecake recipes into doughnuts, you’ll be so glad you did. It’s the recipe of the summer. All you need are a couple glasses of rosé and you’re ready to go.

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Baked Oatmeal Raisin Doughnuts + GIVEAWAY!

September 15, 2017

Sometimes I’m faced with the dilemma of having to choose between a doughnut or a cookie. Believe me, it’s one of life’s toughest decisions, and one that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Because I consider us good friends, and because I want to make things as easy on you as possible, I’ve decided to combine the two together so that you no longer have to make that difficult choice for yourself. Thanks to these Baked Oatmeal Raisin Doughnuts, you can now have a cookie in doughnut form; satisfying two cravings at once. You don’t have to thank me, you just have to give them a try soon because they’re out of this world.

I used this amazing Silicone Flexipan Donut Pan Mold to make these doughnuts, but before I dive into the specific details of the pan and why I love it so much, I want to talk about the GIVEAWAY part of this post! I love giving stuff away because it allows me to thank you all for following along throughout the years. Thanks to Pastry Chef’s Boutique, I’m giving away one of these amazing doughnut molds to two lucky winner! I’m hosting the giveaway on my Instagram. So head on over to my account and follow me (if you don’t already) so you don’t miss the post with all the details! It’ll go up later today, so keep an eye out!

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Baked Everything Bagel Doughnuts

August 29, 2017

The first thing we should get out in the open is the giant elephant in the room. You know it’s there. I know it’s there. Yes these are doughnuts but they’re bagel doughnuts. They’re not sweet at all—like we’ve come to know with traditional doughnuts—and aren’t meant as a dessert or sweet treat, but rather they’re meant to be eaten like you would a savory bagel; for breakfast or brunch. If you’re a big fan of everything bagels with cream cheese, like I am, then these baked everything bagel doughnuts might just be your new favorite recipe to try the next time you’re having people over for brunch, or just to make during the week for your family before work and school. The second thing we should discuss is that they’re super easy to put together because you can make them by hand, without any fancy equipment. They’re a lot easier to make than actual homemade bagels, so that’s a plus in it of itself. No one has time to make traditional bagels what with the dough rising and the boiling and the baking. If you do have the time, you can check out these New York Bagels from a while back, but if you don’t have the time, well these baked bagel doughnuts are calling your name. You better answer.

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PB&J Mini Doughnuts

April 6, 2017

I ate an obscene amount of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a kid. My mom would make them and pack them in my lunch almost every single day, along with cool ranch doritos. I may or may not have put the chips into my pb&j sandwiches. It’s a secret, but I’ll give you a hint, and it’s yes. It was a production and one that I looked forward to every day at lunch in the cafeteria. Now as an adult, I don’t eat as many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as I would like to, but I still do get a craving every once in a while. When that happens, I like to eat pb&j inspired dishes, instead of the boring ol’ sandwich I ate all the time when I was younger. This Peanut Butter and Jelly Coffee Cake or PB&J Cupcakes are among some of my favorite desserts. This time around, I’ve decided to make PB&J Mini Doughnuts because we all know doughnuts are far superior to anything else, and because I’m always looking for an excuse to eat sweetened fried dough whenever possible.

The operative and most important word in this recipe is not doughnuts, but rather mini. These doughnuts are made to be miniature for the sole purpose that you can eat as many as you’d like, without judgement. So I say that the only solution to this problem is that you make a big batch, even if it’s just you by yourself, and give this recipe a try. Mini means you can snack on them throughout the day, and feel like you haven’t made a dent. What are you waiting for? Don’t you want to feel nostalgic, like you’re a kid again eating a pb&j sandwich in school? What better way to do that than with fluffy homemade fried doughnuts?

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Baked Chocolate Circus Doughnuts

February 20, 2017

This week’s goal is to make doughnuts. Deal? Let’s all make a commitment to each other to whip up a batch of our favorite doughnuts sometime this week. Whether you decide to fry the dough or bake them, it doesn’t really matter to me, just as long as doughnuts are involved in some way, shape or form. Lucky for us all, I have a fair amount of doughnut recipes on the blog to choose from (feel free to look through the doughnut tag and pick your favorite), but just in case none of those appeal to you, I have these Baked Chocolate Circus Doughnuts at your disposal.

Okay enough about that, now let’s talk about these doughnuts instead. I’m calling them circus doughnuts because people would eat them back in the day in circuses all the time. I’m kidding, that’s actually not right at all. I’m calling them circus doughnuts because of the homemade caramel corn on top, and because the sprinkles make me think of the circus for some reason. Am I crazy? Have I lost my mind? I’m sure the answer to both those questions is yes, but let’s not talk about that right now. The homemade caramel corn topping is really where it’s at. So if you’re not in the mood for doughnuts, then just make the caramel corn, I give you my blessing. That’s a great recipe all by itself. Add in your favorite nut to it to create a delicious snack or mid-day treat.

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Baked Funfetti Doughnuts + Giveaway!

November 18, 2016

If there was ever a post so perfect for a Friday and so perfect to be shared on this site, it would most definitely have to be these Baked Funfetti Doughnuts. Doughnuts are always a yes in my book, and since these are baked and also funfetti flavored, I think that makes them the ultimate weekend treat. My friend Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen (author of A Year of Cozy) has just published her newest cookbook which just so happens to be the world’s first coloring cookbook, A Cozy Coloring Cookbook! I think this idea is genius, and I’m so happy that she created this beautiful book for all of us to enjoy and for all of us to feel like kids again! I used to be obsessed with coloring books as a kid, and I’m so happy that adult coloring books are a thing now. Although I do have to say that I haven’t gotten into them, until now. A cookbook where I can not only make delicious recipes from, but also color the pages and have some fun with? That’s the best thing ever. These funfetti doughnuts come from the pages of Adrianna’s book, and they are calling out your name. And just in case you don’t already own it, then you’re in luck because I’m giving away a copy to one lucky winner! It’s like Christmas has come early.

To enter for a chance to win a copy of A Cozy Coloring Cookbook for yourself, leave a comment below letting me know what your favorite Thanksgiving memory is (in honor of the upcoming holiday). Feel free to tell me all the details about it, why this is your favorite memory and what made it so special. My mom and I love reading all of your comments. You have until Monday to enter, and let’s remember to keep things fair. Only one entry per person and everyone is invited to participate. The winner will be picked at random and will be notified via email. This book has your name written all over it, so good luck, I’m crossing my fingers for you!

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