Description
Delight in these irresistible Glazed Lemon Donut Holes, featuring a zesty lemon batter baked to golden perfection and topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a light, flavorful treat that balances tangy citrus with sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
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Donut Holes Batter
- 1 cup milk (regular or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed or bottled lemon juice
- 1/4 cup melted butter (regular or plant-based)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
- 2 cups regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour
Lemon Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter (regular or plant-based)
- 2 oz cream cheese (regular or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp milk (regular or plant-based, optional for thinning glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Molds: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease silicone donut hole molds using non-stick spray to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Make the Lemon Batter: In a large bowl, combine the milk, lemon juice, melted butter, sugar, and lemon extract if using. Stir in baking powder and baking soda – the mixture will fizz. Quickly add the flour and mix until a smooth lemon batter forms, making sure not to overmix.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the silicone donut hole molds, filling about 50 molds in total. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the donut holes are fully cooked and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the Donut Holes: Remove the molds from the oven and allow the donut holes to cool completely to room temperature before glazing.
- Prepare the Lemon Glaze: Using a whisk or electric mixer, combine powdered sugar, melted butter, and cream cheese until smooth. If the glaze is too thick to drizzle, add 1 tablespoon of milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the lemon glaze generously over the cooled donut holes. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing citrus flavor balanced by creamy sweetness.
Notes
- Using gluten-free all-purpose flour makes this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Plant-based dairy alternatives can be used to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor but bottled lemon juice can be substituted.
- Ensure the glaze is fully cooled donut holes so the icing doesn’t melt off.
- This recipe yields approximately 50 donut holes, perfect for parties or sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon donut holes, glazed donut holes, lemon dessert, baked donut bites, gluten-free donuts, lemon glaze, cream cheese glaze
