Bourbon Caramel Donuts
Bourbon Caramel Donuts are a decadent treat that elevate any occasion with their warm, fluffy texture and rich bourbon caramel sauce. Perfect for brunch or a sweet snack, these donuts are easy to make and guaranteed to impress your friends and family. With simple ingredients and foolproof techniques, you’ll create a delicious dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, and bourbon until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Grease a donut pan and fill molds halfway with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; allow cooling on a wire rack.
- For the caramel sauce, heat brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan until thickened; stir in bourbon and vanilla.
- Dip cooled donuts in the warm caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts into the glaze. Substitute bourbon with rum or whiskey for varied flavors.