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Baked Pistachio & Cranberry Donuts

Soft, bakery-style baked donuts made with pistachios and dried cranberries, finished with a light vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup pistachios chopped
Glaze
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Donut pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand whisk or mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Fold in pistachios and cranberries.
  6. Fill donut pan 3/4 full and bake 12–15 minutes.
  7. Cool completely on wire rack.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients and dip cooled donuts. Garnish and set.

Notes

Do not overmix batter for the best donut texture.