Chocolate Donut Holes rolled in powdered sugar make a delicious breakfast or after school treat! Perfect homemade donut holes are ready in just 30 minutes and pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or cold glass of milk.
We’re a little bit obsessed with baked donut recipes around here. Make sure to try these Chocolate Glazed Donut Holes too!
Why this Recipe Works
These chocolate donut holes are just as easy to make as muffins, but with a lighter crumb and sweeter taste.
Served for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert, they’re sure to leave a smile (and some powdered sugar!) on your face.
- Baked, not fried!
- 30 minute donut recipe.
- No special equipment needed.
- Decadent chocolate flavor.
- Rolled in powdered sugar just like the ones from the donut shop.
Ingredient Notes
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – The cocoa gives these donut holes their chocolate flavor, so try to use a higher quality brand rather than the cheaper varieties. I always love Ghirardelli cocoa for baking!
- Milk – This provides the liquid needed for the batter while adding more rich flavor than plain water. Any kind of unsweetened milk, including nondairy milks work well.
- Powdered sugar – Baked donuts get rolled in this finely processed sugar before serving to give them a dose of extra sweetness and make them look even better!
- Unsalted Butter – You will use this both in the donut batter and in the coating. It makes the donut holes moist and soft, and helps the powdered sugar stick to the outside of the donut.
Easy Instructions
Preparation:
First, spray a mini muffin pan with plenty of baking spray. Then, mix together all the donut hole ingredients to form a smooth batter.
Baking the donut holes:
Divide the dough into the cavities of the muffin pan and bake for about 8 minutes. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
Powdered sugar coating:
Now, the final touch! you’ll roll each cooled donut hole in melted butter, then powdered sugar.
They’re ready to eat right away so feel free to pop one of these chocolatey delights right in your mouth after you’ve given them a spin through the confectioner’s sugar!
Tips and Tricks
- Store any donut holes you don’t eat right away in an airtight container at room temperature.
- These donut holes taste best fresh. Try to enjoy all of them the same day they’re baked for best flavor and texture.
- Make clean up easier by placing a sheet of parchment paper under the plate of powdered sugar to catch the excess.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use this recipe to make baked chocolate donuts if you have a donut pan! You will need to add a bit of extra baking time.
You can make this recipe in a regular muffin tin too. They won’t look like donut holes due to the larger size but that doesn’t stop them from tasting delicious.
Press the top of a donut hole gently, then release. If it springs back right away, the donut holes are ready to come out of the oven. These chocolate powdered sugar donut holes take anywhere from 7 to 9 minutes to bake, depending on your oven.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
- Starbucks Lemon Loaf
- Ham and Cheese Quiche
- Overnight French Toast Casserole
- Breakfast Casserole
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Chocolate Powdered Sugar Donut Holes
Ingredients
For the donut holes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the coating:
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- For the donuts, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add in eggs, milk, vanilla and butter. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Spray mini muffin pan with baking spray. Fill each muffin cup about 1/2 full and bake in a 325 degree oven for about 7-9 minutes.
- Remove and cool in pan about 10 minutes, then cool completely on wire rack.
- When cool, dip each donut into the melted butter and roll in powdered sugar. Eat and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Delight your family with a batch of homemade Chocolate Powdered Sugar Donut Holes this weekend! These sweet bites of donut heaven are made with simple ingredients and baked in a mini muffin tin for an easy breakfast treat.
I’m now calling these ‘amaze balls!’ I made these today with my 2 kids and they came out amazing! Love, love, love! Thank you for this awesome recipe!
I’m so glad you loved them!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi-
Quick question-If I bake these donut holes tonight THURS, will they still taste good on Sat am. ?
Thank you!
They definitely are better fresh.
Powdered sugar donuts are always one of my favorites to pick up at the donut shop or in those boxes. They’re so addicting, even if there’s that risk with inhaling the powdered sugar on accident and having a white cloud of coughing fit, haha. It’s worth the risk!!
haha YES, the powdered sugar coughing fit….inevitably one child always comes down with this..LOL
Do you think this would work if I rolled them in powdered sugar while they were still warm, instead of letting them cool and then dipping them in melted butter? I LOVE butter, but if I can save a few calories here and there and not sacrifice flavor, I’m all for it!
I have my answer! I made them today and yes, it does work if you roll them in the powdered sugar while they’re still warm. But…they tasted kinda boring and dry. So I tried the rest with the melted butter and they were awesome! My daughter said they tasted like Oreos, which I considered a huge compliment. Even with the butter, they’re much healthier than regular donut holes, which are fried. Thanks for the great recipe!
p.s. The above anonymous comment was written by me…the one who asked the question. 🙂
Sorry I was delayed in responding. But, glad to hear you figured it out. I mean really, everything is better with butter, right? You could just dip the tops in butter, instead of rolling in butter and add the sugar. Just a thought 🙂 And OREOS? I feel honored 🙂
I hated getting up early for school. However, I would have raced out of bed for these bad boys. They look finger licking good!
Good luck to them, and to you too! New schools for your kids means new mom friends for you!
This looks amazing!!
I want to ram literally all of those in my face, they look so good.
Not sure if it’s me, but the ad on the top of the page is mahoosive.
These are the cutest little chocolate donuts. I just love all that powdered sugar around them. All those new friends have no idea how fun it is going to be knowing your kiddos. I know they will do great and have so many new friends in no time. I mean handing out donuts like this is definitely going to score them bonus points. Which totally means bonus cool points for you!
These look so easy to make for the kids! I don’t have a donut hole pan; which one do you use?
These look amazing! My weekend needs a few!
I’d gladly head back to school if someone would make me these! (Hint, hint)
Perfectly sweet and simple!
These donut holes look delicious! They remind me of the hostess kind that came in a bag. I used to be crazy about those when I was little!
Yep, I will be making these this weekend! And I may hoard them all for myself 😉
I LOVE how quick these are too make and how chocolatey they look!!!
Your kids must be excited! And nervous. Man, it’s hard to be a kid. I’m sure they’ll love their new school.
These donut holes are great! Easy and not fried? Sold!
I can’t believe it is almost back to school time!! These lil donuts look amazing! So cute, and so delicious – you can see how moist they are!
I heard the word donuts and it’s like my ears perked up 🙂
I want to be cool and make donuts too!