Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Donuts are soft, fluffy donuts filled with gooey peanut butter cups, topped with rich chocolate glaze, and optionally sprinkled with crushed peanuts. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter in an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- For the Donuts:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- For Frying (optional):
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- For Filling:
- 12 mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
- For Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Topping:
- Crushed peanuts or sprinkles
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix yeast mixture, warm milk, sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg. Gradually add flour, kneading into a soft dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut donut shapes and place on parchment-lined tray.
- Flatten each donut, place a mini peanut butter cup in the center, and pinch dough around it to seal.
- Cover donuts and let rise 30-45 minutes.
- Frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels. Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
- For glaze, melt chocolate chips with butter and cream. Stir until smooth and add vanilla extract.
- Dip cooled donuts in glaze and top with crushed peanuts or sprinkles. Allow glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Substitute peanut butter cups with caramel, Nutella, or jelly for variety.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend if needed, adjusting liquids accordingly.
- Bake donuts for a lighter version without frying.
- Make mini donuts by adjusting dough size and baking/frying time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
