Introducing Easy Heart Doughnuts – the perfect way to spread love, one sweet bite at a time! Forget complicated recipes and hours in the kitchen. Our doughnuts are quick to make, surprisingly healthy, and bursting with flavor. As a busy parent myself, I get the struggle of wanting to treat my family without the guilt and endless effort. That's why I'm so excited to share these Easy Heart Doughnuts! They're a game-changer!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make simple fried doughnuts for every birthday, shaping them with a little love into imperfect hearts. The joy those imperfect hearts brought was immense. Easy Heart Doughnuts capture that same spirit, the love in the making, but with a modern, healthier twist that fits into my busy lifestyle, and I hope yours too.
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep: Preheat your doughnut maker. If you don’t have one, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Mix: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. A few lumps are okay.
- Fill: Carefully fill the wells of your doughnut maker about ⅔ full. If baking, pour into a heart shaped baking pan.
- Cook/Bake: Close the doughnut maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. If baking, bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the doughnuts cool slightly before removing them from the doughnut maker or pan.
- Glaze (Optional): While the doughnuts are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Dip: Dip the warm doughnuts in the glaze, letting the excess drip off.
- Decorate: Sprinkle with sprinkles (if desired) and let the glaze set before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy your Easy Heart Doughnuts immediately!
Easy Heart Doughnuts
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your doughnut maker. If you don’t have one, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, and melted butter.1 cup milk, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. A few lumps are okay.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup milk, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Carefully fill the wells of your doughnut maker about ⅔ full. If baking, pour into a heart shaped baking pan.
- Close the doughnut maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If baking, bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the doughnuts cool slightly before removing them from the doughnut maker or pan.
- While the doughnuts are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dip the warm doughnuts in the glaze, letting the excess drip off.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkle with sprinkles (if desired) and let the glaze set before serving.Sprinkles
- Enjoy your Easy Heart Doughnuts immediately!