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Maple Bacon Donuts

Donuts topped with maple glaze and crispy bacon bits.
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These Maple Bacon Donuts combine the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a fluffy donut base, rich maple glaze, and crispy bacon bits on top. They’re an irresistible treat for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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For the Donuts:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Maple Glaze:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

2–3 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled

Notes

Prepare the Donuts:

1. Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:

  • In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.

4. Combine Ingredients:

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Fill Donut Pan:

  • Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

6.  Bake:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Maple Glaze:

7. Make the Glaze:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.

Assemble the Donuts:

8. Dip Donuts:

  • Once the donuts are completely cooled, dip the tops of each donut into the maple glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.

9. Add Bacon:

  • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the glazed donuts while the glaze is still wet.

10. Set:

  • Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

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