Recipes that will sweeten a hard day, spice up a dull day or simply make it a nice day!
These recipes offer up something a little sweet, a little spiced, and even just a nice, delicious treat. In my opinion, it seems like there are hard times everywhere and with this new year and new decade beginning, I can’t help but feel the desire to spread a little cheer. I believe these recipes could do just that!
Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts with Vanilla Glaze
Source:https://www.alattefood.com/chocolate-sprinkle-donuts-with-vanilla-glaze/
Ingredients
Baked Chocolate Donuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder; optional, but it brings out the flavor of chocolate
- 1 egg
- 6 Tbsp half & half
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp butter melted
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 Tbsp whole milk (2% is fine as well)
Topping
- Sprinkles
I don’t have a big sweet tooth, especially since having my son but, there is something nostalgic about making fresh donuts! I loved this recipe but, I also found alternative icing recipes that may suit your fancy.
Alternate icing recipes
Source:https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/donut-glaze-recipes/
Funfetti Donut Glaze:
- 1 ½ cup (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 small drop Pink food coloring
Chocolate Donut Glaze:
- 1½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Maple Donut Glaze:
- 1 ½ cup (6oz/172g)) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1 cup (8oz/225g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
Funfetti Donut Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
- Whisk until silky and smooth.
- If you want it thinner add a little more milk
- Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
Chocolate Donut Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Slowly stir in milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until silky and smooth. If you need a touch more milk to make this a dippable glaze, add a bit more.
- Dip doughnuts in chocolate glaze and let rest to harden slightly.
- Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
Maple Donut Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
- Whisk until silky and smooth.
- If you want it thinner add a little more milk
- Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
Cinnamon Sugar:
- Combine sugar with cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Dip donuts into cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- Cinnamon sugar can be covered and stored for up to 2 years.
Honey Cinnamon Star Anise Tea
Source:https://muchbutter.com/honey-cinnamon-star-anise-tea/
Ingredients
- 1 Stick Cinnamon
- 6 Star Anise
- 1 L Water
- 2 Packets Black Tea
- Honey To taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan add 1 L water, cinnamon & star anise. Boil for about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Add black tea and steep for 3 minutes.
- In a mug add the cinnamon star anise tea. Add honey to your taste. Enjoy while hot.
I have never tried star anise in any recipe but, I have become increasingly interested in it. I also read that there are a variety of health benefits to adding star anise to one’s diet. *Follow up article on Star Anise to come*
Luke’s Pizza Bagels
https://www.food.com/recipe/lukes-pizza-bagels-120961
Ingredients
- 3 bagels, cut in halves (can use any kind you desire)
- 1 (213 ml) can pizza sauce
- 6 slices pepperoni (thin slices) or 6 slices salami (thin slices)
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cut the bagels in half and lay on a baking sheet.
- On top of each bagel spread on pizza sauce, making sure to cover all the spots.
- Top with pepperoni and cheese.
- Put in the oven at 375 degrees and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until cheese and meat are bubbly.
I found this recipe to be an easy and delicious meal to make with kids!
