Old-Fashioned Chocolate Donut Holes

Delightful chocolate donut holes with a soft, fluffy interior and a crispy exterior, coated with a salted chocolate hazelnut glaze.

By @wellmadebykiley

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Cook time: 90 minutes

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups cake flour
• 0.5 cups cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 3 tbsp salted butter melted
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup Greek yogurt room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 0 neutral oil for frying
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
2. In a separate large bowl, beat together melted butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and beat until well combined. Then, beat in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. The dough will be cohesive yet still slightly sticky and soft.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 48 hours.
5. Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot with oil, about 2 inches deep. Heat on medium-high until the oil reaches 350°F-370°F.
6. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the dough and drop directly into the hot oil. Fry 6-8 donuts at a time for 2-4 minutes until crispy, continuously tossing with a fork.
7. Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack lined with paper towels. Let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
8. Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, chocolate hazelnut spread, vanilla extract, salt, and milk. Adjust consistency as needed.
9. Dunk each donut hole into the glaze and toss to coat. Set on a cooling rack until the glaze sets.
10. Serve the donut holes once the glaze has set and enjoy.