Dough Nuts Fall Treat for Kids
Delight your little ones this season with "Dough Nuts Fall Treat for Kids," a festive homemade baked donut recipe bursting with warm autumn flavors! Made with pantry staples like cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup, these donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced for fall. Topped with a glossy maple glaze—tinged with optional orange food coloring for an extra festive touch—and finished with vibrant fall-themed sprinkles, these treats are as fun to decorate as they are to eat. Plus, with a bake time of just 10 minutes, they’re quick and easy to whip up, making them the ultimate kid-friendly activity for crisp autumn afternoons. Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving brunches, or a cozy treat, this recipe will have your home filled with the comforting aroma of fall!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
- 1 drop Orange food coloring (optional)
- 0.25 cups Fall-themed sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard donut pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a large resealable plastic bag with the tip cut off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk in a small bowl. If desired, add a drop of orange food coloring for a festive fall tint.
Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze, letting any excess drip off. Place the glazed donuts back on the wire rack.
Immediately sprinkle fall-themed sprinkles over the glaze before it sets.
Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes. Serve and enjoy your delicious Dough Nuts Fall Treat with the kids!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.4 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2315 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 558.4 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 352.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.4 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 746 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
