🍩 Chocolate-Filled Donut Bites (Baked & Decorated)
Looking for a sweet, playful, and party-ready dessert? These chocolate-filled donut bites are soft, fluffy, and stuffed with gooey melted chocolate. Topped with colorful candy pieces, they’re the ultimate bite-sized treat for birthdays, holidays, or just a fun baking session with the family.
Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowls
- Mini muffin tin or silicone mold
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Whisk & spatula
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler (for melting chocolate)
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- For the Donut Bites:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ÂĽ tsp salt
- ½ cup buttermilk or milk + ½ tbsp lemon juice
- ÂĽ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread e.g., Nutella or melted chocolate
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate melted
- Assorted candy toppings:
- Sprinkles
- Mini M&Ms
- Crushed candy bars
- Crushed cookies
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Batter
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, sour cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry just until combined—do not overmix.
- Step 2: Fill with Chocolate
- Scoop about 1 tbsp of dough, flatten it, and place ½ tsp of chocolate spread in the center.
- Seal the dough around the chocolate and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Step 3: Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini muffin tin or silicone mold.
- Place dough balls in the tin. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Step 4: Dip and Decorate
- Melt chocolate in the microwave or double boiler.
- Dip tops of donut bites in chocolate and let excess drip off.
- Quickly add candy toppings before chocolate sets.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Let chocolate set fully.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Notes
💡 Pro Tips Use a piping bag for precise chocolate filling. Chill filled dough balls for 5 minutes before baking to keep the centers gooey. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even color. Add a dash of espresso powder to the melted chocolate for richness. Great for parties or gifting—just wrap in treat bags once set!
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🔍 Nutrition (Per Donut Bite – Approximate)
- Calories: ~140
- Carbs: ~18g
- Fat: ~6g
- Sugar: ~10g
- Protein: ~2g
- Sodium: ~80mg