Pin It Moist, coffee-infused muffin donuts bursting with colorful sprinkles and finished with a light glaze—perfect for a festive breakfast or snack.
The first time I made these, my kitchen smelled like a cozy café, and everyone loved decorating their own donuts with extra sprinkles.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Brewed strong coffee: 1/2 cup (120 ml), cooled
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup (120 ml), room temperature
- Unsalted butter: 1/3 cup (75 g), melted and cooled
- Large eggs: 2
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Rainbow sprinkles (jimmies): 1/2 cup (80 g)
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120 g)
- Brewed coffee or milk: 1 cup (120 g) for glaze, use 1–2 tbsp
- Additional sprinkles: For decoration
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cavity donut pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk coffee, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- Fold in Sprinkles:
- Gently fold rainbow sprinkles into the batter.
- Fill Pan:
- Spoon batter evenly into donut pan or muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Glaze:
- Whisk powdered sugar with coffee or milk until smooth and pourable. Dip cooled donuts in glaze and add extra sprinkles.
- Set Glaze:
- Let glaze set for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Pin It These donuts are always a hit at our family brunches—the kids love helping with the glaze and sprinkles!
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, donut pan or muffin tin, wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, and butter (dairy). Sprinkles may contain soy or traces of nuts—check labels for allergen info.
Nutritional Information (per donut)
Calories: 215, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 3 g
Pin It Serve fresh for best flavor—these donuts are sure to brighten any morning.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I use decaf coffee for these donuts?
Yes, decaf coffee works perfectly and offers the same rich flavor without caffeine.
- → What type of sprinkles should I use?
Use jimmies-style sprinkles; nonpareils may bleed color and affect the donut's appearance.
- → How should I store the donuts to keep them fresh?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain moisture and softness.
- → Can I make these donuts without a donut pan?
Yes, use a muffin tin lined with paper liners to create muffin-shaped donuts with the same texture.
- → Is it possible to add extra flavors?
Absolutely. Try adding 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients for extra warmth and depth.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, these donuts are vegetarian-friendly, containing no meat or gelatin products.