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Crispy Baked Spiced Apple Cider Donut Holes

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These donut holes feature a crispy exterior and soft, warmly spiced centers infused with apple cider flavor, coated in cinnamon sugar for a cozy autumn treat. They are baked, not fried, making them a lighter and easy-to-make snack perfect for fall gatherings or late-night cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the melted butter with granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg, apple cider, and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined and glossy.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick and slightly sticky; avoid overmixing.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart, yielding roughly 24 donut holes.
  6. Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown on the edges and springy to the touch. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. While baking, mix the cinnamon sugar coating by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  8. Let the donut holes cool for about 2 minutes until warm but not hot, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  9. Transfer the coated donut holes to a cooling rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

If batter is too runny, add flour a tablespoon at a time until thick dough-like consistency is reached. Do not overcrowd donut holes on baking sheet for even browning. Use warm apple cider for better flavor blending. Rolling donut holes in cinnamon sugar while warm helps the sugar stick and creates a crispy crust. Silicone baking mats promote even baking and prevent sticking.

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Keywords: apple cider donut holes, baked donut holes, cinnamon sugar donut holes, spiced donut holes, fall desserts, easy baked treats

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