Hi, friends! Today I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite sweet treats Snickerdoodle Donut Holes! These little bites are soft, cinnamon-sugary, and totally magical. They’re super easy to make, and they taste like a warm hug from the inside. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, these donut holes are a big hit with everyone. Let’s get baking!
Method
Preheat the Oven
To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F. This is the ideal baking temperature to make sure your donut holes turn out soft and golden. While the oven is warming up, take your donut hole pan (or a mini muffin pan if you’re using that instead) and give it a light spray with cooking oil. This helps prevent the batter from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze later.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients start with your eggs and then pour in the almond milk. Whisk them until they are smooth and fully combined. This will help create the right texture for your batter and ensure everything blends well once the dry ingredients are added.
Add the Dry Ingredients
Now it’s time to add the dry stuff! Slowly stir in your almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. Mix everything gently until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix here just stir until the ingredients are evenly combined. Overmixing can make the donut holes dense instead of fluffy.
Scoop and Fill the Pan
Once your batter is ready, use a small cookie scoop or a spoon to carefully scoop it into your prepared donut hole pan. Try to fill each hole evenly so that the donut holes bake at the same rate. This recipe makes around 19 to 20 donut holes, so if you’re using a pan that makes fewer at a time, you can bake them in batches.
Bake the Donut Holes
Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them during the last minute or two they should puff up nicely and turn a light golden color. You can test if they’re done by gently pressing one; it should spring back slightly.
Cool and Coat
After baking, remove the donut holes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the pan. Once they’re cool enough to handle but still a little warm, brush each one with melted butter or coconut oil. Then, roll them gently in a bowl of cinnamon-sugar mixture to give them that classic snickerdoodle sparkle. If the donut holes are too hot when you coat them, the sugar might melt, so make sure they’re just the right temperature.
Necessary Tools
- Donut hole pan (or mini muffin pan if that’s what you have!)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Oven
- Cooking spray or oil
- Small bowl for cinnamon-sugar coating
Snickerdoodle Donut Holes
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy20
servings10
minutes10
minutes20
minutesIngredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1:1 baking flour)
1 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup almond milk
2 eggs
For topping
Melted butter or coconut oil
Extra cinnamon & sugar mixture for dipping
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (that’s the perfect temperature for baking these babies). Spray your donut hole pan with a little oil so nothing sticks.
- In a big mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk. These are your wet ingredients.
- Now, stir in the dry ingredients flours, baking powder, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. Mix until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop (or a spoon) to fill the donut hole pan. This recipe makes about 19-20 donut holes.
- Bake for 10 minutes. They should be puffed up and lightly golden.
- Once they’re cool, brush them with melted butter or coconut oil and roll them in a mix of cinnamon and sugar. Yum!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter this can make them dense. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking.
- Don’t skip greasing the pan or your donut holes might stick.
- Let them cool a bit before coating them, or the sugar might melt right off.
Serving Suggestions
These donut holes are perfect for:
- After-school snacks
- A fun weekend breakfast
- Dessert for family dinner
- Bringing to a party (they disappear fast!) Try dipping them in hot cocoa or a cold glass of almond milk so good!
Fun Fact
Did you know the name “snickerdoodle” might come from a German word that means “snail dumpling”? Weird but true! Luckily, these donut holes don’t taste like snails they taste like cinnamon clouds!
Conclusion
And there you have it sweet, fluffy Snickerdoodle Donut Holes that are easy, tasty, and fun to make. Whether you’re new to baking or already a kitchen whiz, you’ll love making (and eating) these. Try them out and let me know what you think in the comments. Happy baking!
