Chocolate Filled Donuts – Soft, Fluffy & Irresistibly Gooey
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with these Chocolate Filled Donuts – Soft, Fluffy & Irresistibly Gooey. These delightful donuts are filled with rich chocolate and coated in sugar, delivering a bakery-style experience right in your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, they are sure to impress family and friends with their irresistible flavor and fluffy texture. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable filling options, you can make these treats uniquely yours. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, each bite promises a gooey chocolate surprise that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) warm milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 120 g (4 oz) semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream (optional)
- Neutral oil (for frying)
- ½ cup granulated sugar or powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water with a pinch of sugar; let it sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, warm milk, eggs, and softened butter. Knead until smooth (8–10 minutes).
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness and cut into rounds; let them rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Melt chocolate with heavy cream (if using) until smooth; transfer to a piping bag.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry donuts until golden brown on both sides; roll in sugar while warm.
- Fill each donut with melted chocolate using the piping bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg