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Delicious Christmas Donuts You Can Make At Home

November 26, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Are you looking for the perfect sweet treat to make this Christmas? Try Christmas donuts! They are well-loved and I’m sure none of your guests will be able to refuse any of these yummy Christmas donut recipes.

Donuts come in many flavors and we’re not lacking options for the Christmas holidays. Plain donuts sprinkled with powdered sugar are always a timeless classic everyone will love.

You can also be more adventurous when choosing your Christmas donut recipe so feel free to explore all the popular flavors like gingerbread, eggnog, chocolate, and peppermint!

When it comes to decorating your donuts there are many ways to be creative about it. If you’re looking to keep it simple, some festive sprinkles will do the trick.  Donuts can be made in air fryers, Donut pans, and mini donut makers, making them fun and simple to bake.

 

Chocolate Peppermint Donuts from thetoastedpinenut.com

Low-Carb Donuts Recipe from wholesomeyum.com

4-Ingredient Quick Jelly Donut Recipe from livingsweetmoments.com

Sweet Snowflake Doughnuts from hungryhappenings.com

Donut Wreath Recipe Easy Homemade Donuts For Christmas from reallifeathome.com

Raspberry Ripple Doughnuts from kitchensanctuary.com

The Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Donut Recipe from fearlessdining.com

Green Tea Holiday Donuts from builicious.com

Low-Carb Eggnog Donuts Recipe from alldayidreamaboutfood.com

 

The history of donuts is fascinating, full of unique stories and legends, and dates back centuries. The exact origin of donuts is somewhat of a mystery, but there is evidence to suggest that they were first made by the Dutch in the 19th century.

The first donut is believed to have been made by the Dutch who called it an “olykoek” which translates to “oil cake”. The Dutch settlers would bake the cake-like donuts in hot oil, and then sprinkle them with sugar. These early donuts were usually made with nutmeg, cinnamon and other spices added to the dough.

The donut made its way to the United States in the early 19th century, when Dutch immigrants brought their tradition of making olykoeks with them. It was here that the donut was transformed into the delicious treat we know and love today.

In the early 20th century, an American baker named Adolph Levitt is credited with inventing the mechanized doughnut-making machine. This invention revolutionized the process of making donuts, and allowed them to be mass-produced and sold in bakeries and shops.

Today, donuts come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors – from classic glazed and chocolate-covered to filled donuts, crullers, and donut holes. Donuts have become a favorite snack for many, and with their endless variations, there is something for everyone.

Cranberry Orange Donuts from cookcraftlove.com

Delicious Gluten Free Donuts For Christmas from onecreativemommy.com

Vegan & Gluten-Free Gingerbread Donuts from emilieeats.com

Powdered Sugar Snow Star Donuts Recipe from elephantasticvegan.com

Nutella Filled Donut Recipe from thefoodcharlatan.com

Red Velvet Peppermint Donuts Recipe from foodfanatic.com

Apple Cider Donuts from damndelicious.net

Chocolate Candy Cane Donuts from thefirstyearblog.com

Funfetti Holiday Donuts from unusuallylovely.com

Baked Gingerbread Mini Donuts from pinchofyum.com

Mini Eggnog Donuts from yestoyolks.com

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