Filled Pastry Treats with a Delicious Brownie-like Flavor
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Want a sweeter Saturday morning? Skip the race to the doughnut shop and whip up some easy, homemade brownie doughnuts instead! Made with semisweet chocolate chips, these doughnuts are rich and chocolatey with a brownie-like texture. Plus, you can garnish them with your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor.
Feeling adventurous? Check out our mug brownie recipe for more inventive brownie ideas!
- Yield: 12 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon 100% baking cocoa
- Melted chocolate, candy sprinkles, or confectioners' sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the 6-count doughnut pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Microwave chocolate chips and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals if not fully melted until smooth and creamy.
- Mix together eggs, vanilla, and sugar in a separate bowl. Add egg mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into each cavity of the prepared doughnut pan. Bake for 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted halfway into the doughnut comes out clean. Let cool for 3-5 minutes, then remove the doughnuts.
- Garnish doughnuts with melted chocolate, sprinkles, confectioners' sugar, or your favorite combination.
Fun Fact:
Baking with chocolate dates back to the Aztecs, who used cacao for both food and ceremonial purposes!
When in a hurry for a sweet treat, turn to these mouthwatering homemade brownie doughnuts. Enjoy them plain or garnished to your liking!
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How to Make Homemade Chocolate Brownie Doughnuts
This luscious dessert combines the classic taste of brownies with the convenience of doughnuts. With just a few ingredients, you'll create a decadent treat for yourself or the whole family.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 6-count doughnut pans with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Use an ice cream scoop or piping bag to fill each donut cavity 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for a minute in the pan and transfer to a wire rack.
Variations
- Cream Cheese Filling: Pipe cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the centers of the cooled doughnuts before splitting the chocolate glaze.
- Icing: Drizzle white chocolate icing or a glaze made with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to add a touch of sweetness.
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible homemade chocolate brownie doughnuts. Whether you serve them for breakfast or dessert, these bold, rich doughnuts are sure to become a family favorite.
- Spice up your afternoon tea with a cool teaspoon of peanut butter, paired with a doughnut dipped in melted chocolate and candied nuts for an inventive twist.
- At intervals throughout the day, you can treat yourself to these homemade brownie doughnuts, González-style, as they're perfect for satisfying your midnight cravings or enhancing your morning brew.
- For a more inventive snack, melt down a teaspoon of butter along with semisweet chocolate chips, and drizzle it over a stoplight doughnut commemorating the intersections of doughnuts, nuts, and cool confectionery creativity.
