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Cozy Baked Apple Cider Donut Holes Recipe Easy Cinnamon Sugar Treats

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These cozy baked apple cider donut holes are a quick and easy cinnamon sugar treat with a tender, spiced interior and a crispy coating. Perfect for fall and winter snack times, they are baked, not fried, making them a lighter comfort food option.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (to reduce down to 1/4 cup)
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and let it simmer until it reduces to about 1/4 cup (60 ml), about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar with 1/4 cup (57 g) melted unsalted butter (cooled), 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the cooled apple cider reduction until smooth and glossy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Yield is approximately 24 donut holes.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown on top and springy to the touch.
  8. While baking, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  9. Remove donut holes from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet. While still warm, gently toss each donut hole in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

Notes

Reduce the apple cider slowly over medium heat to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to keep donut holes tender. Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Toss donut holes in cinnamon sugar while warm but not hot for best coating adhesion. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with melted coconut oil.

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