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Baked Eggnog Donuts

Gluten free Baked Eggnog Donuts are spiked with bourbon, glazed and topped with candied pecans for even more holiday cheer!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Toppings: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10 large donuts
Calories: 411kcal

Ingredients  

For the Donuts:

  • 1 ½ cups Gluten Free Flour Blend with xanthan gum - I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup full fat eggnog
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Spiced White Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup full fat egg nog

Candied Pecans

  • ½ cup chopped unsalted pecans
  • 2 teaspoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 and grease your donut pans.

For the Donuts:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.  Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the softened butter with sugar using a hand mixer.  Next add eggs mixing until combined.  Then add the egg nog, bourbon and vinegar.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture until combined. 
  • Pour the batter into the donut pans until ⅔ full.  I like to put the batter in a ziplock bag, cut ½ inch off one corner and use it to pipe the batter into the pans.  This makes a smoother and more even looking donut when it is baked. 
  • Bake large donuts for about 18-20 minutes, mini donuts for 10-12 minutes.  Let cool completely before glazing.  Sprinkle glazed donuts with candied pecans and they are ready to serve. 

Spiced White Chocolate Glaze:

  • In a microwavable bowl wide enough to dip donuts in, combine the chips, eggnog and nutmeg.  Heat for 60 seconds, then in 15-30 second intervals until the chips have softened enough to stir.  Remove from the microwave & stir until completely combined and all of the chips have melted.  Glaze the donuts while the glaze is still warm.
  • Dip the donuts into the glaze and let them rest on a cooling rack or parchment paper. The glaze will likely drip from the donuts but will form a touchable "crust" after it dries... if you can wait that long to eat them!

Candied Pecans

  • Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat, add the pecans and remaining ingredients. Stir continuously until sugar crystals dissolve and mixture bubbles.
  • Be sure that the heat doesn't get hot enough to burn the sugar or pecans. Pour the nut mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper and let cool until ready to use. These can be made ahead and stored in your fridge or freezer.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Eggnog Donuts
Amount per Serving
Calories
411
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
401
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
161
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
28
g
31
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
475
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
154
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.