Description
Delightfully fluffy Heart-Shaped Donuts that are perfect for celebrating love and creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glazing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt) in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients (eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla) until combined. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
- Shape the Donuts: Roll the dough on a floured surface to 1/2 inch thick. Use a heart-shaped cutter to shape the donuts.
- Frying: Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the donuts in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Glaze and Serve: Dip cooled donuts in a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk, and let them dry on a cooling rack.
Notes
Be mindful of the frying temperature to avoid burnt or raw donuts. Customize the flavor with spices or flavored extracts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: donuts, heart-shaped, Valentine's Day, dessert, family recipe, fried treats