Butterscotch Banana Mini Donut

Butterscotch Banana Mini Donut

The combination of butterscotch and banana is a new fad that’s making its way onto bakery shelves. With the distinctive banana and creamy, traditional butterscotch flavors, these mini donuts are sure to become a new favorite!

INGREDIENTS

• 3⁄4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1⁄2 cup mashed banana
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

FOR BUTTERSCOTCH GLAZE

• 3⁄4 cup butterscotch morsels
• 1 tablespoon whole milk

How to make

1. If using an electric donut maker, preheat according to manufacturer’s instructions. If using donut pans, preheat oven to 350°F and grease donut pans.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar and egg. Then add banana, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined.
4. Stir in the flour mixture, stirring until there are no lumps. Transfer batter to a piping bag, or to a Ziploc bag with the tip cut off.
5. If using mini donut pans: Carefully fill each donut indentation 3⁄4 full. Bake for 7–9 minutes or until donuts are slightly browned and spring back when touched.
6. Remove from oven, transfer to a cooling rack, and let cool completely. If using an electric mini donut maker: Carefully fill each donut indentation 3⁄4 full.
7. Bake according to manufacturer’s instructions or until the donuts are slightly browned and spring back when touched. Transfer donuts to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
8. Place wax paper under a wire rack to collect any dripping for an easy cleanup. Then, in a small, microwave safe bowl, microwave the butterscotch morsels and milk in 15 second increments, stirring each time.
9. Once you reach a smooth, lump free butterscotch glaze, let sit and cool for 2 minutes.
10. Dip the top of each donut into the glaze, transfer to a wire rack, and let set for 5 minutes. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.