Some of you were probably wondering when I would finally get off of my peanut butter and chocolate kick since the last three recipes have contained that flavor combination! Well, to tell you the truth, I could continue with peanut butter and chocolate recipes for an indefinite period of time if it weren’t for the fact that you guys would be sick of it! So, today I thought I would change things up a bit. 😉
How do mini donuts for a Friday sound? Mini donuts that taste like a favorite Girl Scout cookie at that! The base is a plain vanilla donut with just a hint of sweetness. I didn’t want to make the donut too sweet so that it could stand to be covered in the classic Samoa flavors without the overall donut becoming too sweet. The donut is then generously covered with a caramel coconut topping, dipped in chocolate, and drizzled with even more chocolate!
How is that for curing your cookie craving for breakfast?! Have a great weekend!
Samoa Baked Mini Donuts
Enjoy dessert for breakfast with these fun Samoa Baked Mini Donuts!
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 1 Cup all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 Cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 Cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 7 ounces caramels
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 Cup shredded coconut, toasted
- 8 ounces chocolate, for dipping and drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in milk, butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until well-combined.
- Transfer batter to a pastry bag or a plastic bag with the tip cut off. Fill donut cavities about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until donuts just start to turn light golden brown. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While donuts are cooling, start melting caramel and milk together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning. When caramels are melted. Stir in salt and toasted coconut.
- Carefully dip the tops of the donuts into caramel mixture and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. You can also spoon the caramel mixture over the tops of the donuts. Allow caramel mixture to set and cool. To speed this process up, place baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals. Dip the bottoms of the donuts into melted chocolate. Place donuts back on lined baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining chocolate over the tops of the donuts.
- Allow chocolate to harden before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 145Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and may not always be accurate. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.
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marcela
Thursday 11th of February 2016
En gramos q cantidad es 1 C de harina.... graciass
Carol
Thursday 11th of December 2014
They look delightful and amazing. Thanks for the recipe. I'm going to try it.
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik
Tuesday 25th of February 2014
Wow - these look amazing to say the least! Thanks for sharing :)
M
Sunday 2nd of February 2014
The donuts themselves weren't very sweet, which I liked. I thinned the batter down a little with more milk and baked in my mini donut maker... was able to make 14 donuts.
Carla @ Carlas Confections
Thursday 14th of March 2013
Those are the cutest things ever! I am dying to try them!!! :)