Description
These Mulled Apple Cider Donut Holes are tender, fluffy bites infused with warm spices from mulled cider and finished with a glossy cider glaze. Perfectly cozy and festive, they’re a fun fall treat that’s easy to share or snack on one after another.
Ingredients
- Sour Cream Cake Donuts:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mulled apple cider
- Canola oil, for frying
- Mulled Apple Cider Glaze:
- 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mulled apple cider
Instructions
- Make mulled apple cider: bring 750 mL apple cider and mulling spices to a gentle boil. Simmer 20–30 minutes, strain, and cool.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make a well in the center.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, and orange zest until pale. Slowly mix in melted butter.
- Stir together sour cream and mulled cider, then gradually add to egg mixture. Fold wet into dry until just combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Roll chilled dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut circles with a small cookie cutter and set aside.
- Heat 2 inches of canola oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry 5–10 donut holes at a time for about 1 minute per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- For glaze, whisk icing sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, vanilla, and mulled cider until smooth.
- Toss cooled donut holes in glaze and place on a rack to drip before serving.
Notes
- Roll glazed donut holes in cinnamon sugar for extra crunch.
- Swap maple syrup in glaze with brown sugar for richer flavor.
- Add cardamom to the dough for spice depth.
- Dough can be halved for smaller batches.
- Bake instead of frying at 350°F for 10–12 minutes (texture will differ).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 donut holes
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
