Chocolate Frosted Baked Donuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (60g/ml) milk, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons water
• optional: rainbow sprinkles, for topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a donut pan with nonstick spray and prepare for 8 donuts.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk the egg, brown sugar, milk, and sour cream/yogurt until smooth. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla.

4. 4

   Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be thick.

5. 5

   Transfer the batter to a gallon-size zip-top bag and snip one corner. Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 1/2–2/3 full.

6. 6

   Bake for 9–10 minutes, or until donuts spring back when pressed. Cool for 2 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack.

7. 7

   For the glaze, melt together chocolate chips, butter, corn syrup, and water in the microwave until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and add sprinkles if desired.

8. 8

   Enjoy immediately or wait for the glaze to set.