Eggnog Donuts With White Chocolate Glaze

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Tender baked eggnog donuts are made with real eggnog and topped with sweet white chocolate and eggnog glaze for a warm and delicious holiday treat. Serve these Christmas donuts for a holiday breakfast or anytime you need a bit of sweetness.

I always have a quart of eggnog sitting in my fridge during the holiday season. I don't drink eggnog but I buy it for guests. My brother loves eggnog so I usually keep some for him. The problem is that there is always a large amount left over and I just can't pour a perfectly good container of eggnog down the drain.

So after finding the leftover eggnog in the fridge, these baked holiday doughnuts were invented. I love making them because they bake up quickly and require only a few other ingredients. While I don't love to drink eggnog, I don't mind having a batch of these for breakfast. And you could eat them with a glass of eggnog.

I made a small batch of six doughnuts but the recipe can easily be doubled. I will have no problem using the leftover eggnog to make these Christmas donuts.

Ingredients For Eggnog Donuts

Flour – Use regular all-purpose flour.
Baking Powder – Baking powder adds lift to these donuts. Be sure to check the date on your container and always use fresh baking powder.
Salt – Salt enhances the flavor of the other ingredients.
Cinnamon – This warm spice enhances the holiday flavor of these donuts.
Eggnog – Rich and creamy eggnog adds flavor and makes these donuts moist and tender.
White Chocolate – The melted white chocolate glaze makes these donuts extra sweet.
Sprinkles – Garnish with red and green sprinkles to make these festive Christmas Donuts. Be creative and use sprinkles shaped like Christmas trees, candy canes or your favorite Christmas sprinkle mix.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Stir in eggnog and mix well.
Pour the mixture evenly into the wells of a greased donut pan.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until the donuts are golden brown. Cool on a baking rack.
Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or the microwave and stir until creamy. Add the eggnog and mix to make a glaze. Dip the donuts in the glaze and dust with sprinkles.

Recipe Tips

Spray your donut pan with nonstick spray so the donuts release easily after baking.
Allow the donuts to cool slightly and they will come out of the pan much easier.
Don't use old baking powder. Replace your baking powder every six months if possible but at least once a year. The holiday season is a good time to restock your baking pantry.
Pour the batter into a zip top bag or pastry bag and pipe it into the donut pan.
Donuts are cooked when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

Variations/Substitutions

Swap The Cinnamon – Use pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon or eliminate the cinnamon altogether.
Swap The Eggnog – When eggnog isn't in season you can swap the eggnog for any liquid such as flavored coffee creamer, apple cider or hot chocolate.
Swap The Sprinkles – Use any color of sprinkles for other holidays or occasions besides Christmas donits. Blue and white sprinkles are perfect for Hanukkah or a winter theme. You can also use crushed up peppermint candies for a minty explosion.
Make it Boozy – Are you a fan of spiked eggnog? You can easily spike these donuts to for a boost of flavor. And since the alcohol cooks out, the whole family can enjoy.

FAQs

Are baked donuts healthy?

Donuts are considered a treat that should be enjoyed in moderation. Since these donuts are baked rather than deep fried they could be considered somewhat healthier because they do not contain a large amount of oil.

How to store eggnog donuts?

If you are lucky enough to have any leftovers, these baked donuts should be stored in an airtight container. They will last for 2-3 days at room temperature. Even if they start to dry out, stick them in the microwave for about 10 seconds and they'll be almost as delicious as they were when you first served them.

How long does it take to bake donuts?

These donuts will bake for 9-12 minutes. When a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, the donuts are done.

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