Pancake Mix Donuts with Chocolate Glaze
Soft baked donuts made with pancake mix and a touch of maple syrup, dipped in a rich chocolate glaze and topped with funfetti sprinkles. They come together fast and disappear even faster.
Servings 12
Calories 148kcal
Ingredients
Donuts
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons milk may need a touch more
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- Funfetti sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease your donut pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, maple syrup, and sea salt until smooth and well combined. A few small lumps are fine.
- Carefully pour or spoon the batter into the donut pan cavities, filling each one about ¾ of the way full.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the donuts are puffed up and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- While the donuts cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and milk. Start with 4 tablespoons of milk and add more until you get a thick but dippable glaze.
- Dip the top of each donut into the chocolate glaze, letting the excess drip off, then immediately add your funfetti sprinkles before the glaze sets.
Notes
Storage:
Store the donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If they're glazed, place a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper between layers so the chocolate glaze doesn't turn into a sticky hostage situation. These are best the day they are made.
Freeze unglazed donuts for up to 3 months
Tips:
- Use a squeeze bottle or zip bag for the batter. Spooning batter into a donut pan is messy. Pour the batter into a zip-lock bag, snip the corner, and pipe it in cleanly.
- Fill the pan cavities no more than ¾ full or the donuts will puff over and lose their donut shape.
- The glaze sets quickly, so sprinkle right after dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
