Description
Delicious homemade chocolate chip donuts baked to perfection with a tender crumb and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. These donuts are easy to make, using simple ingredients like sour cream and brown sugar for a rich, moist texture. Perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or dessert, these baked donuts come together quickly and satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
For Chocolate Chip Donuts
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (107 grams) light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (114 grams) full-fat sour cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (35 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
For Vanilla Glaze
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Mold: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray your donut mold with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of the donuts.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, salt, and baking powder to combine evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream, melted butter (cooled), and egg. Make sure the butter is not hot to avoid curdling the sour cream or cooking the egg prematurely.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. The batter will be thicker than expected; avoid overmixing to prevent tough donuts.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the batter evenly.
- Fill Donut Mold: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut molds, filling each cavity to the top. If using a silicone mold, place it on a cookie sheet for stability when transferring to the oven.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes. Start checking around 10 minutes to see if the pan requires turning. Donuts are done when they spring back to a light press.
- Cool Donuts: Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Vanilla Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream or milk until smooth and lump-free. Add more milk if the glaze is too thick to your desired consistency.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the vanilla glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the melted butter is cooled before mixing with sour cream and egg to prevent curdling.
- Do not overmix the batter; it should be thick but not tough.
- Use a silicone mold on a baking tray for easier handling.
- Check donuts early during baking to avoid overcooking and dryness.
- Adjust glaze thickness with milk or cream as needed for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American