Mint Chocolate Doughnuts
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My love for mint and chocolate finally came together in these irresistible doughnuts. They're incredibly quick to make, ready in under an hour from start to finish, and they don't require any fancy equipment or hard to find ingredients. The cocoa powder in these treats is packed with antioxidants that make them feel a little bit indulgent guilt free. What I adore most is how simple the process is, perfect for a weekend morning when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Your friends and family will think you've gone professional, but honestly, these are so straightforward that even baking beginners can nail them.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 2large eggs
- 120 mlwhole milk
- 10 mlpeppermint extract
- 250 gsemi-sweet chocolate chips
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 20 gunsalted chocolate shavings
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for best results.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- 5
Stir in the peppermint extract and chocolate chips.
- 6
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Chill for up to 2 hours for best results.
- 7
When the oil is hot, use a piping bag or a spoon to drop the dough into the oil, 2-3 doughnuts at a time.
Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan.
- 8
Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Tip: Drain on paper towels.
- 9
Dust the doughnuts with confectioners' sugar and top with unsalted chocolate shavings.
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