Chocolate Peppermint Donuts

These Chocolate Peppermint Donuts are the perfect holiday treat! Rich and chocolatey donuts are topped with a sweet peppermint glaze and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. Moist, delicious, and so easy to make, these baked donuts make the best breakfast or dessert for Christmas!

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray two 6-count donut pans with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Batter will be very thick.

Step 5

Spoon mixture into a large ziplock bag and cut tip of bottom corner. Pipe mixture into prepared donut pans.

Step 6

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until donuts are slightly firm.

Step 7

Remove from oven and cool completely before adding glaze.

Step 8

To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, whipping cream, peppermint extract, and salt until smooth.

Step 9

Take each donut and dunk halfway into glaze, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes.