Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Donuts are a delightful treat that combines the rich, velvety texture of chocolate with the creamy, nutty flavor of peanut butter. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and indulgence, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill each donut cavity about halfway with the batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- While the donuts cool, prepare the filling by mixing peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the donuts are cool, use a piping bag to fill each donut with the peanut butter mixture.
- For the topping, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the tops of the filled donuts into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The donuts can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep the filled donuts in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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