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Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

A bite taken out of a chocolate-glazed peanut butter cup stuffed donut, revealing the soft interior and gooey filling.
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Create bakery-style donuts filled with peanut butter cups and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. These donuts are a perfect weekend baking project.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped and halved
  • For the Glaze:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Flatten each piece of dough, place a peanut butter cup half in the center, and carefully enclose the dough around it, sealing well. Roll into a smooth ball.
  9. Place the stuffed dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  10. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Carefully fry the donuts in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  12. While donuts are frying, prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  13. Dip the warm donuts into the chocolate glaze, ensuring they are fully coated.
  14. Let the glazed donuts set on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure your oil temperature is consistent for even cooking.
  • For a baked version, place stuffed dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes.
  • You can use other candy bar pieces for stuffing.

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