Chocolate Peppermint Mochi Donuts (Print Version)

Chewy mochi donuts infused with chocolate and peppermint, topped with cocoa glaze and crushed candy canes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Donuts

01 - 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
13 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

→ Topping

15 - 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan with cooking spray or oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet rice flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix vigorously until a smooth, thick batter forms without any lumps.
05 - Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched in the center.
07 - Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
08 - Whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons milk, and peppermint extract until smooth. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time if needed to achieve a thick but pourable consistency.
09 - Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze, letting excess drip off. Immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between cake and cookie, with that signature mochi chew that makes every bite interesting
  • Theyre naturally gluten free but nobody would ever guess it
  • The peppermint is subtle enough to let the chocolate shine through
02 -
  • Let the donuts cool completely before glazing or the coating will slide right off
  • The glaze sets quickly so have your crushed candy ready before you start dipping
  • These are best eaten the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for two days
03 -
  • Warm your donuts for 10 seconds in the microwave before serving if they have been sitting out
  • The glaze thickens as it sits, add a teaspoon of milk to thin it out again if needed

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