Baked Nutella Donuts w/ Nutella Glaze

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I N G R E D I E N T S

• Donuts
• 1 1/4 c. AP flour
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
• 1/3 c. Nutella
• 3 Tbsp butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. milk
Glaze
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 2 1/2 Tbsp Nutella
• 4 - 6 tsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Chopped, toasted hazelnuts, for topping (optional)
• D I R E C T I O N S
  • For the donuts
    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
  • 2. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt for 30 seconds, set aside. 
  • 3. In a separate mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer set on medium-low speed, whip together granulated sugar, light-brown sugar, Nutella and butter until well blended, about 20 seconds. 
  • 4. Stir in egg and vanilla.
  • 5. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, add 1/3 of the flour mixture, then add 1/4 c. of the milk, then add another 1/3 of the flour, then add the remaining 1/4 c. of milk, and finally end with the rest of the flour mixture. Mix until just combined after each addition.
  • 6. Divide batter among greased doughnut pans filling each about 3/4 full.
  • 7. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into doughnut comes out clean, about 7 - 9 minutes. 
  • 8. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes.
  • For the glaze
  • 1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 1/2 Tbsp Nutella, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • 2. Spread Nutella glaze over tops of doughnuts. 
  • 3. Top with sprinkles or chopped hazelnuts and allow glaze to set at room temperature. 
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  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature.