Description
Whip up these cherry doughnut holes for a delightful treat that brings pure joy to your table. Packed with sweet cherry goodness and rolled in sugary perfection, these little bites will make your day brighter.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Thoroughly blend 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together ½ cup milk, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a separate container until completely smooth.
- Pour liquid ingredients into dry mixture and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently incorporate 1 cup cherry pie filling, creating a marbled appearance in your batter.
- Use a tablespoon to drop rounded portions of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 18 minutes, checking for a light golden color.
- Remove from oven and allow doughnut holes to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar just before serving, ensuring an even coating.
Notes
- Check the consistency of the batter to ensure it’s not too runny or thick, which can affect the texture of the doughnut holes.
- Use a cookie scoop or small spoon to create uniform-sized doughnut holes for even baking.
- Drain excess liquid from the cherry pie filling to prevent the batter from becoming too wet and affecting the final texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add a teaspoon of xanthan gum for better binding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Donuts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 113 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg