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Snickerdoodle Donut Holes

Easy Baked Snickerdoodle Donut Holes

Cortney Sparkman
These baked Snickerdoodle Donut Holes are tender, cake-like treats rolled in a rich cinnamon-sugar coating. Ready in under 40 minutes, they feature a unique bright citrus note from blood orange olive oil for an irresistible twist on a classic.
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Servings 2 dozen
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

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Ingredients
  

  • DONUTS
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • ¼ cup blood orange olive oil or canola oil
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • CINNAMON-SUGAR COATING
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
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Instructions
 

  • Move your oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix the room-temperature egg, blood orange-fused olive oil, sour cream, pure vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. Next, use a spatula or large spoon to gently combine the wet and dry ingredients. Mix only until the flour streaks disappear. Over-mixing develops gluten, which results in tough, dense donut holes.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to add about 1 tablespoon of the batter into each mini muffin cup. Bake for approximately 10–12 minutes or until the donuts are lightly golden in color and the tops are slightly springy when gently touched.
  • Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly more (they should be easy to handle). While they are cooling, prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating: melt the butter in a small bowl, and combine the remaining cinnamon and sugar in another bowl. Dip each donut hole first in the melted butter and then immediately roll it in the cinnamon-sugar coating. Place on a serving platter and repeat. Enjoy with a cup of coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk!

Notes

  • To make this recipe with nutmeg, use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg in the donut mix. Use 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg in the cinnamon-sugar coating.
  • Feel free to use a lemon- or orange-fused olive oil. If you can’t find a citrus-fused oil for this recipe, do not fret. The Snickerdoodle Donuts are delicious when using high-quality canola oil as well.
  • Add orange zest to your batter and the cinnamon-sugar base if you'd like.
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