Description
These baked chocolate chip donuts are soft, fluffy, and infused with coffee flavor, featuring melty mini chocolate chips in every bite. Finished with a smooth coffee glaze and chocolate drizzle, they make the perfect indulgent treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup brewed coffee, cooled
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in brewed coffee, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and instant coffee granules.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Spoon or pipe batter into prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, brewed coffee, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and return to rack.
- For the drizzle, melt chocolate chips and butter together until smooth. Drizzle over glazed donuts and let set.
Notes
- Increase instant coffee to 1½ teaspoons for stronger flavor.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder to the batter for extra depth.
- Skip the drizzle and top with chopped chocolate instead.
- Store glazed donuts gently to avoid smudging the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
