Heart Shaped Doughnut Holes
Heart Shaped Doughnut Holes are fluffy, golden mini doughnuts shaped like hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day or special occasions. Coated with sugar, glaze, or chocolate, they make a sweet and festive treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 heart-shaped doughnut holes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, glaze, or chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until a soft dough forms.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut heart shapes using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry hearts in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, coat with sugar, dip in glaze, or drizzle with chocolate as desired.
Notes
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.For baked doughnut holes, use a heart-shaped silicone mold and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.Inject fillings like jam or chocolate after frying for best results.Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for even frying.Great for gifting—package in festive boxes or bags.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut hole
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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