Not to sound cliché, but it is THE most wonderful time of the year! The sounds, sights, scents, and tastes of the holiday season are just so exciting and joyful! I just cannot get enough of the holidays. My favorite taste of the holiday season is none other than peppermint mocha. There is just something about this delicious combo of flavors! I love peppermint mocha lattes, peppermint mocha frappuccinos (for when Texas is pretending it isn’t December,) and also peppermint mocha cookies.
What about breakfast? I am about to share with you the perfect breakfast recipe for Christmas morning….Peppermint Mocha Glazed Donut Holes. They are easy for little ones to eat and adults are guaranteed to love them, too!
Peppermint Mocha Donut Holes are the ultimate holiday indulgence, combining the rich flavors of coffee, chocolate, and peppermint into a bite-sized treat. These festive donut holes are perfect for cozy winter mornings or as a show-stopping dessert at holiday gatherings.
What makes this recipe truly special is how versatile and simple it is. For an added touch, drizzle them with milk or white chocolate or dust them with powdered sugar for a snow-kissed effect. Pair these donut holes with a cup of hot cocoa or a steaming latte to make the flavors pop. Easy to make yet impressive to serve, these peppermint mocha donut holes are sure to become a new holiday tradition!
For more delicious Christmas treats, check out my post of 55+ Christmas cookies that you can bake for gifts or the family.
Peppermint Mocha Glazed Donut Holes
Make a batch of Peppermint Mocha Glazed Donut Holes for Christmas morning!
Ingredients
Donut Holes
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ⅓ cup milk
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon milk
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- chocolate, melted, for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk together egg, sugars, peppermint extract, and milk.
- Pour wet mixture into dry mixture, stirring until evenly blended.
- Spoon batter into a piping bag or zip top bag and cut off a corner.
- Pipe into a donut hole pan or cake pop maker, filling each mold to the top.
- Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes (or follow manufacturer's directions.)
- Remove and let donut holes cool on a cooling rack.
8.To make the glaze, whisk all ingredients thoroughly until smooth and drizzle over cooled donut holes. Let them dry and drizzle a second time for even coverage.
9.Drizzle melted chocolate on top!
first posted: December 1, 2016; revised December 12, 2024
Sheena
Sunday 29th of October 2023
I loved these donuts! The combination of peppermint and mocha is a good match. I'm gonna make some again for Christmas. So excited!
Jenn
Monday 5th of December 2016
So...I have a 6-donut pan. How many donuts would you guess this recipe would make? Sounds yummy!
Gena
Monday 5th of December 2016
Donuts? Hmm...you might want to double this recipe to get about 8-10 donuts, I would think. I'm a pretty bad guesser of these things, though!