Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate donuts and creamy Oreo frosting with these Oreo Cookies and Cream Donuts! Soft, baked chocolate donuts topped with a luscious cream glaze and sprinkled with crushed Oreo cookies make this treat hard to resist. Whether you’re baking them for a party, a special breakfast, or just a sweet snack, these donuts will be a hit.
Here’s everything you need to make these delightful treats at home.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Tools and Equipment
- Step-by-Step Recipe
- Preparing the Donut Batter
- Baking the Donuts
- Making the Cookies and Cream Glaze
- Decorating and Serving Ideas
- Tips for Perfect Donuts
- Variations and Customizations
- FAQs and Storage Tips
- Conclusion: A Fun and Delicious Dessert
1. Introduction: Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Oreo Cookies and Cream Donuts are everything you want in a sweet treat: soft, chocolatey, and covered in a creamy frosting with plenty of Oreo crunch. They’re baked instead of fried, making them easier to whip up at home while still delivering that donut-shop taste. Plus, the combination of chocolate donuts and Oreo cookies is always a crowd-pleaser!
2. Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Donuts:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cookies and Cream Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 6-8 Oreo cookies, crushed
3. Tools and Equipment
- Donut Pan (for 6 or 12 donuts)
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula
- Cooling Rack
- Spoon or Piping Bag (for filling the donut pan)