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Soft, tender Gingerbread Christmas Donuts topped with homemade cinnamon frosting is impressive! Serve these for the holidays or when you are in the mood for something with tons of flavor.

I think it’s pretty much impossible to eat a donut and not have a smile on your face. We enjoyed making, decorating, and (of course) eating these incredible gingerbread donuts. The flavor of gingerbread is pretty incredible, and I am certain you are going to enjoy them.

Why This Recipe Works

• Full of spicy flavor, perfect for the holidays
• It’s easy and only takes 10 minutes to bake
• You can make multiple batches to feed a crowd
• Great for holiday brunch
• Give them away for a thoughtful gift

🎄 Ingredients

• Flour
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Ground Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Allspice
• Brown Sugar
• Vegetable Oil
• Molasses
• Eggs

Vanilla Frosting

• Almond milk, regular milk, or heavy cream
• Vanilla
• Powdered Sugar
• Cinnamon

Chocolate Frosting

• Milk (almond, regular, or heavy cream)
• Vanilla extract
• Powdered Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Cocoa Powder

🎅 Directions

1. Spray the donut pan with non-stick spray. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Sift the flour into a bowl. Mix in the baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a seperate bowl, mix the sugar, eggs, molasses, milk, and oil with a stand mixer.
4. Slowly mix in the flour and combine until batter is smooth.
5. Spoon the donut batter into a pastry bag and add the mixture to the donut pan.
6. Bake the donuts for 8-10 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick that comes out clean.
7. Place the donuts on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan.
8. Prepare frosting by using a whisk to combine all the ingredients. Add more or less milk depending on how thick you want the frosting to be.
9. Dip the donuts into the frosting and allow them to set up on a wire rack.

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🥛 Variations

Add any of your favorite toppings to the donuts. Here are a few ideas that would work well.

• Coconut
• Crushed Nuts – Pecans or walnuts would be wonderful.
• Sprinkles
• Gummy Gingerbread
• Crushed Candy Canes

❗ FAQs

How Do You Store Donuts?

These leftover Christmas donuts are best if they are cooled and kept airtight. They will last 1-2 days at room temperature. You can also freeze them by flash freezing on a baking sheet. Then put them in a container or bag. Flash freezing prevents them from sticking to each other.

Can I Make Them For Other Occasions Besides Christmas?

Certainly! You can adjust the decorations on top to fit whatever you are celebrating. Go wild and make a variety whenever you get a craving.

📚 Helpful Supplies

Take a look at these supplies to make these Christmas donuts. They are not required, but make them easier to make.

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