These Chocolate Biscoff Donuts with Vanilla Biscoff Glaze are baked, not fried, putting a guiltless spin on a traditionally guilt-ridden treat!
These donuts almost didn’t happen.
No, let me rephrase that. This post almost didn’t happen.
In the last two weeks, the Tall Boy has been sick, my mom had surgery, my computer caught a virus and crashed, and now Doodle is sick. Not a great time around casa Kitchen Meets Girl lately.
So yeah…these donuts were going to happen, no matter what. I needed some pick-me-up baked goods in a major way.
If you’ve been around my blog any length of time, you know that I’m crazy for breakfast sweets. Okay, really any sweets, but I do have a affinity for sugary sweets I can legitimately call “breakfast food.”
Baked donuts are near the top of that list, especially since I got a donut pan…seriously the best $10 I’ve spent on anything kitchen-related. And, um, I’m notorious for purchasing all sorts of kitchen-related items. Just ask the Tall Boy. 🙂
My assignment for this month’s Secret Recipe Club was Andrea’s blog over at Adventures in All Things Cooking. Andrea had so many great recipes to choose from: like Perfect Fall Apple Crisp and Loaded Baked Potato Pizza and Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Bites. But when I stumbled on this recipe for chocolate peanut butter baked donuts,I knew right away my search was over.
While the chocolate and peanut butter combination is one of my favorites, I’ve been on a Biscoff kick lately…so I swapped Biscoff for the peanut butter in this recipe. Otherwise, I pretty much followed Andrea’s recipe to a tee, and boy howdy–were these ever good!
If you’re not familiar with Biscoff (or cookie butter), it is a jarred spread made from spiced shortbread cookies. It is similar in consistency to peanut butter and can be found in your grocer’s aisle right next to the peanut butter. Trader Joe’s also sells a version, but I don’t have a TJ’s anywhere close to me. 🙁
So, so good! And since they’re baked,I didn’t even feel that guilty eating ’em!
Chocolate Biscoff Donuts with Vanilla Biscoff Glaze
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Biscoff, melted
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup buttermilk (or sour milk)
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Biscoff, melted
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar (plus more, if needed)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk
Method
For the donuts:
- Preheat oven to 325. Lightly grease or spray donut pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, microwave the butter and Biscoff until melted, about 15 to 20 seconds.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour and the remaining ingredients until combined. Add the melted Biscoff mixture and stir to combine.
- Carefully fill donut cavites about two-thirds full, using a piping bag or a cookie scoop. Bake for 8-11 minutes, until donuts spring back when touched. These took 9 minutes in my oven. Allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes before removing from pan.
For the glaze:
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and Biscoff. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and stir. Slowly add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Dip the donuts into the glaze, and eat!
Happy Monday!
I’m linked up at these great parties this week: Crazy Sweet Tuesdays, Trick or Treat Tuesdays, Tasty Tuesdays, Totally Tasty Tuesdays, Cast Party Wednesday, Whip it Up Wednesdays, Watcha’ Whipped Up Wednesdays, Eat, Pray {Read}, Love, Sweet Treats Thursday, Mrs. Fox’s Sweets, Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, Itsy Bitsy Paper, Crumbs and Chaos, I’m Lovin’ It Fridays, Weekend Potluck, and Six Sister’s Stuff!
Andrea Kruseon November 12, 2012 at 11:22 am
We are actually huge Biscoff fans since my kids can’t have any nuts, so I adore twist to the recipe. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week!
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Shelley Con November 12, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Holy moly, things are busy with you. But I am so glad you were able to join in, because those donuts look SO delicious!! I love that you substituted Biscoff for the PB – I bet they were irresistible 🙂
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Dorothy @ Crazy for Cruston November 12, 2012 at 8:20 pm
I looooove these Ashley! I really hope everyone in your family is feeling better!
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Ashleyon November 13, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Thanks, Dorothy. My husband is better, my son is improving, and me? Well, I’m just crossing my fingers I don’t get it. Bleck.
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Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchenon November 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Oh I am glad that you found time to make these !! I have got to get a donut pan!!
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Ashleyon November 13, 2012 at 8:33 pm
You do need a donut pan! They are awesome.
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Jocelyn @BruCrew Lifeon November 13, 2012 at 7:04 am
Oh my word! Your pictures are awesome!! I totally want to reach right into my screen and pull out a donut!!! I am so glad you were able to find time to make and post these. They sound so delicious!!! Love me that Biscoff!!!
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Ashleyon November 13, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Thanks, Jocelyn. That is a huge compliment, coming from you!
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Jessica@AKitchenAddictionon November 13, 2012 at 8:09 am
I hope you all are starting to feel better! We’ve been fighting a nasty cold around here. . .no fun! So, glad that these donuts happened, definitely need to try these!!
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Ashleyon November 13, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Hope you guys are feeling better too, Jessica. Thanks for stopping by!
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Kirstinon November 13, 2012 at 10:50 am
Yum! I have been seeing “biscoff” used a lot lately but have only recently noticed it in the store and have never tried it. I may need to now.
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Ashleyon November 13, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Oh, Kirstin, you have to get Biscoff, pronto. It’s like heaven in a jar. 🙂
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Miz Helenon November 13, 2012 at 8:35 pm
I love your presentation of these awesome donuts, and this is a great recipe for the SRC.
Have a good week!
Miz Helen
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sally @ sallys baking addictionon November 13, 2012 at 8:39 pm
ashley your recipes and photos are blowing me away recently! Are you submitting these to food gawker? You are incredible – i love all of these shots! Oh and the recipe too, of course. chocolate + vanilla + biscoff is a combo I’ve never tried before – a trifecta os amazing if you will. I haven’t made donuts in SO LONG!
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Ashleyon November 13, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Oh Sally, thank you soooo much for the kind words. I am still really hit and miss with my photography. Some day I’m hoping I’ll get great shots like yours every single time! And you need to make donuts again – and then send ’em to me.
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colleen @ Secrets from the Cookie Princesson November 14, 2012 at 11:34 am
Love it! I really need to get a donut pan so I can get on these tasty little treats. Great choice!
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Karen Kon November 15, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Beautiful photographs! And I love love love Biscoff.
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Hayley @ The Domestic Rebelon November 17, 2012 at 10:38 am
How in the world did I miss these donuts?! They look INCREDIBLE! And I love that you combined Biscoff + chocolate–hello, tastiness.
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Ashleyon November 17, 2012 at 5:47 pm
They were incredible! I love making baked donuts at home. I feel guilty…yet not. 🙂
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