Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring for themed designs (red, blue, black)
- Chocolate chips or sprinkles for added flair
- Optional: edible markers for details
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your donut pans lightly or spray with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into a piping bag or a plastic zip-top bag with the tip cut off for easy filling.
- Fill each donut mold about 3/4 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Once cooled, prepare icing or glaze with food coloring to match detective themes. Decorate with sprinkles, edible markers, or piping gel to add detective symbols, magnifying glasses, or badges.
Notes
- Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Freeze in a sealed container for extended storage—thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
- Use edible glow-in-the-dark gel for special effects under UV light.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
