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Peanut Butter Baked Donuts

Soft, fluffy baked donuts with peanut butter flavor, dipped in chocolate glaze and sprinkled with peanuts and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Chocolate Glaze
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Donut pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, milk, and melted butter.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  5. Spoon or pipe batter into donut pan, filling 2/3 full.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to rack.
  7. For glaze, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and milk in bursts until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar.
  8. Dip cooled donuts in glaze, sprinkle with toppings, and let set.

Notes

Donuts are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored for several days in an airtight container.