Baked Chocolate Hazelnut Doughnut Holes

Doughnut holes were invented by a 19th-century American ship captain named Hanson Gregory, who claimed to have invented the holes to make it easier to eat doughnuts while steering the ship.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Baked Chocolate Hazelnut Doughnut Holes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Butter, melted
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped hazelnuts
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Stir in the chopped hazelnuts.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the doughnut holes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.