Introducing s’mores donuts – chocolate Guinness baked delights topped with Irish cream cocoa glaze, graham cracker and toasted marshmallow. Who could say no?
Donuts hold a permanent spot as my ultimate favorite indulgence (yes, it’s a food group in my book)! I’m on a mission to craft the most irresistible donut concoctions imaginable. Recently, my culinary inspiration led me to create a St. Patrick’s Day-themed recipe featuring Guinness beer and Bailey’s Irish cream – and what better canvas than a donut! The rich stout beer not only adds texture and fluffiness but also infuses a delightful coffee and caramel essence. I envisioned these flavors pairing perfectly with the campfire classic, s’mores. Brace yourself for a treat, and I sincerely hope you savor every bite!
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How to Make S’mores Donuts
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Kitchen Tools Required
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 large and 1 small mixing bowls
- whisk
- fine mesh strainer
- spatula
- pastry bag (optional)
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- kitchen torch (optional)
FAQ
What can I use if I don’t have a pastry bag?
If you would prefer to pipe the donut batter into the donut tins but don’t have a pastry bag, I’ve got an easy solution for you! A gallon-sized Ziploc bag will do the trick. Simply transfer the batter (working in batches) into the bag, then cut a hole at the tip.
Can I make this without alcohol?
Yes and no! For the actual donuts, the stout beer will cook out as the donuts bake. For the glaze, you can easily substitute heavy cream instead of the Irish cream for an alcohol free option.
How do I store leftovers?
You can keep your donuts in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
S’mores Donuts
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 18–22 donuts 1x
Description
Introducing s’mores donuts – chocolate Guinness baked delights topped with Irish cream cocoa glaze, graham cracker and toasted marshmallow. Who could say no?
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp fresh brewed coffee (this will enhance the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup stout beer like Guinness
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Irish cream like Bailey’s (substitute heavy cream for an alcohol-free option)
Toppings
- 1 cup graham crackers, crushed
- 2 cups marshmallows (any size you like)
Instructions
Donuts
- Melt the butter: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add the cocoa powder and coffee to the warm butter and whisk until dissolved. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
- Whisk together the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour the cooled, melted butter mixture into the bowl along with the beer, coffee and sour cream then whisk until well combined. Next, sift the baking powder, salt and flour into the bowl then whisk the dry ingredients into the wet. Try not to overmix the batter.
- Bake the donuts: Spoon the batter into greased donut pans 3/4 of the way full (you can alternately fill a pastry bag with batter to more evenly fill the pans). Bake the donuts for 17-19 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then take a butter knife and run along the edges to help loosen the donuts from the pans. Turn the donuts out onto a cooling rack. Use an apple corer or a knife to cut-out the donut hole if necessary.
Glaze
- Combine the glaze ingredients: Melt the chocolate chips, butter and Irish cream in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate and butter are completely melted. Whisk until smooth then let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to slightly thicken the glaze.
- Dip the donuts: Dip each donut partially into the glaze then decorate with graham cracker crumbs and top with marshmallows.
- Toast the marshmallows: Carefully use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallows to your liking. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 40
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 136mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 54mg
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