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Published: Feb 7, 2019 · Modified: May 22, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Baked Mini Donuts

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A stack of powdered sugar donuts.

Baked Mini Donuts dusted with powdered sugar make a delicious breakfast or a quick snack.

These are fun little donuts that can be made and enjoyed in under 30 minutes! 

Small donuts covered in powdered sugar.
Table of Contents
Why make this recipe
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Tips for making mini donuts
Variations
Mini Donuts or Full Sized Donuts
More homemade treats
Baked Mini Donuts

Why make this recipe

They are so super cute! You are going to love these baked mini donuts.  

Baked donuts are so super easy to make and I think they are also delicious. The batter mixes up quickly. Then you just scoop it into a baking pan and pop them into the oven. 

These donuts are great just plain, but roll them into powdered sugar and you've got a special treat! 

I've made donuts before when I made  Cake Donuts, Buttermilk Bars and Maple Bars. Those were a fried donuts. They are delicious, but they take a bit more time. They are also fried, which equals deliciousness, but then again that means a whole lot more calories and fat.

These mini donuts are baked. You won't miss the fried part at all. These are just as delicious. 

If you love baked donuts, you'll want to try Baked apple cider donuts and Baked Chocolate Donuts.

Key ingredients

Ingredients displayed on a white board.
  • Flour - all-purpose flour
  • Milk - I use whole milk, but 2% can be used
  • Sugar - granulated sugar for the batter and powdered sugar to roll the cooked donuts in

Step by step directions

  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Mix wet ingredients together.
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix.
  • Spray a mini donut pan with a non-stick spray.
  • Spoon batter into donut pan filling each compartment ¾ full.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
  • Batter in a mini donut pan.
  • Baked donuts in donut pan.
  • Let cool for 2 minutes and then remove from pan.
  • When donuts are completely cooled, roll each donut in powdered sugar. Tap off excess sugar. 
Mini donuts on a cooling rack.

Tips for making mini donuts

  • Use a mini donut pan
  • Spray pan with a non-stick spray  for each batch
  • Bake just 8-10 minutes. Donuts should come out clean when tested with a toothpick.
  • Let cool for at least 2 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Flip pan upside down to release donuts. Use the tip of a knife to release any that stick to pan.
  • Continue to cool on a baking rack.
  • Dip cooled donuts in powdered sugar.
  • Donuts are best eaten the same day they are made.

Variations

  • Roll in cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar. Add cinnamon sugar while donuts are still warm.
  • Frost with a buttercream frosting and top with sprinkles
  • Dip into a chocolate glaze

Mini Donuts or Full Sized Donuts

I used a mini donut pan for making these donuts because sometime the little size is just what we need. This pan came from my uncle's house when he was moving and downsizing. I took one look at this cute little pan and thought, I can use that!

If you use a full sized pan, cook donuts for a few extra minutes and check for doneness.

Full sized or mini donuts, I tend to eat them as a special treat. Sometimes they are for breakfast and sometimes for a snack with a cup of coffee. When do you like to eat donuts?

A stack of powdered sugar mini donuts.

More homemade treats

  • Cherry Cake
  • Apple Fritters
  • Oatmeal Banana Muffins
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Rhubarb Bars
  • Baked Sprinkle Donuts

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

If you loved this recipe you’ll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my baking recipes! 

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Small donuts covered in powdered sugar.

Baked Mini Donuts

Kathy
Baked donuts with powdered sugar
5 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 18 mins
Course Baking, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 24 donuts
Calories 56 kcal

Equipment

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  • Mini Donut Pan
  • Cooling Rack
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Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Topping

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Mix dry ingredients together.
    1 cup flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Mix wet ingredients together.
    ½ cup milk, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix.
  • Spray a mini donut pan with a non-stick spray.
  • Spoon batter into donut pan filling each compartment ¾ full.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Let cool for 2 minutes and then remove from pan.
  • When donuts are completely cooled, roll each donut in powdered sugar. Tap off excess sugar. 
    ½ cup powdered sugar

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Notes

Tips:
  • Use a mini donut pan
  • Spray pan with a non-stick spray  for each batch
  • Bake just 8-10 minutes.  Donuts should come out clean when tested with a toothpick.
  • Let cool for at least 2 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Flip pan upside down to release donuts. Use the tip of a knife to release any that stick to pan.
  • Continue to cool on a baking rack.
  • Dip cooled donuts in powdered sugar.
  • Donuts are best eaten the same day they are made.
How to fill donut pan:
  • Make certain pan has been sprayed with a non-stick spray
  • Use a spoon and scoop up batter
  • Pour batter by spoonful into pan
  • Fill pans ¾ of the way full

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 10gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 31mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg
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Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    December 05, 2020 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and so easy to make!
    Used my mini donut maker for these and they cooked up in about 3 minutes!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 05, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      Thanks, Stephanie! So glad you enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
  2. David @ Spiced says

    February 11, 2019 at 5:55 am

    I absolutely love powdered sugar doughnuts! These totally take me back to my childhood days when I would raid the pantry on Saturday mornings to find the doughnuts. Then off I went to watch cartoons! I don't think my parents minded too much as it gave them a little bit more sleep! Now I want to make another batch of these. They look delicious, my friend!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 14, 2019 at 4:52 am

      Thanks, David!

      Reply
  3. Cheryl says

    February 10, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    Yummy! I have full sized donut pans, but I guess those mini pans would equal less calories! I usually eat one donut after it's cooled and freeze the rest of them. Joys of being single and not pigging out on the full batch. Looks like a really easy recipe. Make them, freeze most of them. Tap a little powdered sugar on them once they've thawed. Hmmm, sounds good!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 14, 2019 at 4:53 am

      These would work well full sized or mini!

      Reply
  4. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    February 07, 2019 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    Need to break out my donut pan Kathy! These look just delicious. I could eat a whole stack!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 07, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      Me too! But since they are baked, we won't feel bad about eating them all! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    February 07, 2019 at 7:39 am

    5 stars
    Love homemade baked donuts because they come together so quickly and the possibilities are endless. Never baked 'mini' ones before, but it's about time I get a little pan and change that....these are adorable. Though, there would be no stopping at one 😉

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 10, 2019 at 6:43 am

      There's no need to stop at one when they are mini sized! 🙂

      Reply

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