Grinch-Themed Caramel Apple Donuts
These Grinch-Themed Caramel Apple Donuts are soft, buttery, and topped with a bright green apple glaze and red heart sprinkles—perfect for a festive holiday treat!
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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.
- In a saucepan, melt your butter and let it cook until you see brown bits forming.
- 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.
- 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.
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 220kcal