Description
Delicious glazed chocolate munchkins that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, reminiscent of nostalgic bakery treats.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/2 oz baker’s chocolate, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, whisked
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar for the glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk for the glaze
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for flavoring the glaze
- Water if needed for consistency
Instructions
- Melt the butter and chocolate: In your double boiler, melt the salted butter and baker’s chocolate together. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the melted chocolate-butter mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and whisked egg. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Knead the dough: Gently knead the mixture with your hands until you have a cohesive dough formed into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
- Shape into balls: After chilling, roll pieces into 1 to 2 tablespoon-sized balls.
- Prepare to fry: Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan until it reaches 350 degrees.
- Fry the munchkins: Carefully place 4 to 5 balls into the hot oil at a time. Fry for about 2 to 4 minutes or until they puff slightly and develop a golden-brown exterior.
- Finish frying: Continue this process until all the dough balls are cooked.
- Prepare the glaze: In a clean bowl, combine the confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Glaze the munchkins: Once cool, dip each munchkin into the glaze.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating a dash of espresso powder or citrus zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 munchkin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate, munchkins, donuts, dessert, baking, fried sweets
