Description
Soft, fluffy baked doughnuts glazed with real maple syrup and topped with toasted hazelnuts — a cozy treat perfect for mornings or anytime cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a doughnut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, mix egg, milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into doughnut pan cavities, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until tops spring back when touched.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk to make glaze.
- Dip cooled doughnuts into glaze and top with chopped hazelnuts.
- Let set slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for best flavor.
- Toast hazelnuts for enhanced aroma and crunch.
- Glaze doughnuts only once they’re cool to prevent melting.
- Store unglazed doughnuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days.