Who needs a Grinch when you can have these adorable donuts? These Grinch Caramel Apple Donuts are the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a festive green glaze and red heart sprinkles. They’re sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

How to Make Grinch Caramel Apple Donuts

Ingredients you’ll need For the Donut Batter

¾ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and browned
1 egg
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Ingredients you’ll need for the glaze

1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons apple flavoring or extract
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Green food dye
Red heart sprinkles (for the topping)

Step by Step Guide

1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Don’t forget to spray your donut pan with baking spray—this helps your donuts come out perfectly!

2. In a saucepan, melt your butter and let it cook until you see brown bits forming. This is where the magic happens; it’ll smell nutty and delicious!

3. Mix the Batter. Transfer your browned butter to a mixing bowl and whisk in the brown sugar. Once that’s combined, add the egg and heavy whipping cream, whisking until smooth.

4. Combine the Dry Ingredients. Sift in the flour and baking powder. Stir until you have a batter that resembles pancake batter—smooth and ready to go!

5. Grab your piping bag and snip the end. Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.

6. Pop the pan in the oven and bake for about 14 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Your kitchen will smell amazing!

7. While the donuts are baking, whip up the glaze. In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and apple flavoring. Whisk until you achieve a smooth, slightly thick consistency. If it’s too thick, add more cream or milk, a teaspoon at a time.

8. Add green food dye to your glaze. Start with just a drop or two, mixing until you reach that vibrant Grinch-like green!

9. Once the donuts are out of the oven, let them cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Then, dip each donut into the green glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Place them back on the rack and top with a cute red heart sprinkle!

10. Allow the glaze to harden at room temperature.

And that’s it! You now have a batch of delicious Grinch Caramel Apple Donuts ready to enjoy. These treats are not just visually appealing; they’re a delightful mix of flavors that perfectly capture the spirit of the season. So, gather your ingredients, turn on your favorite holiday tunes, and let’s get baking! Happy holidays!

Ingredients

For the Donut Batter:

¾ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and browned
1 egg
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Glaze:

1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons apple flavoring or extract
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Green food dye

For the Toppings:

Red heart sprinkles

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Don’t forget to spray your donut pan with baking spray—this helps your donuts come out perfectly!
In a saucepan, melt your butter and let it cook until you see brown bits forming. This is where the magic happens; it’ll smell nutty and delicious!
Mix the Batter. Transfer your browned butter to a mixing bowl and whisk in the brown sugar. Once that’s combined, add the egg and heavy whipping cream, whisking until smooth.
Combine the Dry Ingredients. Sift in the flour and baking powder. Stir until you have a batter that resembles pancake batter—smooth and ready to go!
Grab your piping bag and snip the end. Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
Pop the pan in the oven and bake for about 14 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
While the donuts are baking, whip up the glaze. In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and apple flavoring. Whisk until you achieve a smooth, slightly thick consistency. If it’s too thick, add more cream or milk, a teaspoon at a time.
Add green food dye to your glaze. Start with just a drop or two, mixing until you reach that vibrant Grinch-like green!
Once the donuts are out of the oven, let them cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Then, dip each donut into the green glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Place them back on the rack and top with a cute red heart sprinkle!
Allow the glaze to harden at room temperature.