Glazed Donuts Recipe is so easy to make for a delightful treat any day of the week. They are soft and fluffy with the best glaze on top.

Donuts on cooling rack.
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You are going to love how simple it is to make Glazed Donuts at home. It is such an easy doughnut recipe and turns out perfect. The fluffy donuts paired with sweet glaze will be a hit.

If you love donuts, you might also love Krispy Kreme Donut Holes, Rainbow Donuts or our other Donut Recipes.

Why This Recipe Works

With a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe comes together quick and easy. I have been making it for years and the kids enjoy helping. It is so convenient to make these at home.

The recipe uses a donut pan so there isn’t any kneading, cutting or frying involved. You don’t need to use a donut cutter, cookie cutters or even a rolling pin!

We love them for breakfast, brunch or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Ingredients for recipe - flour, butter, milk, vanilla, powdered sugar, food coloring, sprinkles.

Donuts

  • Flour. Scoop the all purpose flour into the measuring cup.
  • Butter. This needs to be melted.
  • Milk. Whole milk is best.  
  • Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract is suggested.

Vanilla Glaze

  • Powdered Sugar. Sift to remove any lumps.
  • Food Coloring and Sprinkles. This is optional but a fun way to top the donuts.

Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.

Variations

  • Doughnut holes- You can also make doughnut holes for another delicious option. You can use a mini muffin pan to make donut holes and just pipe the dough into each spot.
  • Icing- The glaze is amazing but other ideas include peanut butter frosting, Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe, Cream Cheese Frosting or chocolate frosting.
  • Cinnamon and Sugar -Sprinkle with cinnamon and granulated sugar for a delicious topping idea. Confectioners’ sugar is also tasty.

How to Make Glazed Donuts

  • Step 1. First, go ahead and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Also, you will need a donut pan. Spray it with cooking spray. 
Dry ingredients combined in a bowl.

Step 2. Second, get out a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk this together.

Wet ingredients combined together in a separate bowl.

Step 3. Then get out a separate bowl. Add the melted butter, large eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Combine together.

Wet and dry ingredients combined together.

Step 4. Next, gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients with a stand mixer. You want this to be just combined. Be careful to not overmix this.

Mixture piped into donut pan.

Step 5. Once combined, pour the mixture evenly into the donut pan. Each donut spot should be filled about halfway. I like to use a piping bag or ziplock bag to fill the donut pan.

Donuts baked and cooling in pan.

Step 6. Finally, bake the donuts for 10 to 13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Glaze ingredients combined in measuring cup.

Step 7. While the donuts cool, make the glaze recipe. Whisk together the powdered sugar and salt. Then add the teaspoon vanilla. Gradually add the milk until it is the right consistency. If you plan to add food coloring, add that now.

Donut dipped in glaze.

Step 8. Finally, dip the cooled doughnuts in the icing. You want to cover about half of each donut.

Donuts on wire rack.

Step 9. Place the glazed doughnuts on a cooling rack to allow the glaze to cool and set. Transfer each cake donut to baking sheets or a serving tray.

Donuts on wire rack.

Storage

Leftovers can be stored at room temperature inside an airtight container for up to 2 days. Just don’t store in a warm place. You can also store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

Cover with plastic wrap and separate the layers of donuts with parchment paper.

Pro Tips

  • Enjoy the donuts fresh. These donuts are best served fresh.
  • Measure the ingredients precisely. This is especially important when measuring the flour.
  • Allow the donuts to cool before dipping. The donuts need to cool before you coat them in glaze.
  • Don’t overmix the ingredients. Combine the ingredients for the donuts until just combined. Overmixing will make the donuts too dense.

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Glazed Donuts

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Homemade Glazed Donuts Recipe is so easy to make at home for a delightful treat any day of the week. Glazed donuts are soft and fluffy while being topped in the best glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12
Cuisine American
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Calories 120

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • FOR THE DONUTS:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a donut pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the four, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter, egg, milk and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (do not over mix).
  • Pour the mixture evenly into the donut pan filling each one about halfway full. I find that it’s easiest to use a piping bag to fill the donut pan or place the batter in a large ziplock bag and cut the corner off the bag to pipe the batter into the pan.
  • Then bake for 10-13 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean.  Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • FOR THE GLAZE:
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powder sugar and salt.
  • Then stir in the vanilla extract and gradually add the milk (½ tsp at a time) until the glaze is the consistency that you desire.
  • Add food coloring to the glaze at this time if you prefer.
  • Dip the cooled doughnuts in the icing covering about half of the donuts. Then top with the sprinkles at this time.
  • Let the donuts cool (so the glaze can set) for approximately 30 minutes before serving.
  • Then enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 120kcal, Carbohydrates 22g, Protein 2g, Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 208mg, Potassium 33mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 14g, Vitamin A 97IU, Calcium 37mg, Iron 1mg

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