Peppermint Bark Donuts

These Peppermint Bark Donuts are a perfect treat for the holidays. They combine the rich flavors of chocolate, peppermint, and white chocolate to create a delightful and festive dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup crushed candy canes for topping

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a donut pan

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, beat the eggs and add buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract

Mix well

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Fold in the crushed peppermint candies and semisweet chocolate chips

Fill each donut cavity in the pan about 2/3 full with the batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean

Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth

Dip each donut into the white chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off

Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of each donut while the white chocolate is still wet

Let the white chocolate set before serving

Enjoy your festive Peppermint Bark Donuts!