I'm not really sure what to say here, except...I had a craving. A fierce mint chocolate craving. A pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream jumped into my grocery cart last week (on its own accord, I swear!), and it's really just been one downhill, slippery slope ever since. And somewhere along the lines, I got tired of icy cold and wanted my craving to be warm and fluffy. So, I present these as evidence that I've been eating too many chocolate chips. And using mint frosting as a substitute for brushing my teeth. (Kidding. Kind of...)
We have this super hipster donut place in the town that I live. The problem is, the donuts really aren't that good. And that makes me so sad. I want to love your $4 donuts. But I just don't. When we get a craving for perfect donuts, we head to a doughnut shop that hasn't changed what they're doing since the 1950s, including the prices, and they are perfection. (It's called World's Fair Doughnuts, if you're ever in St. Louis). Anyway, a classic donut shop does the classics right, but lacks the flair of fun, new flavors. So I'm here with soft, fluffy chocolate baked donuts topped with a zippy mint frosting...that totally doubles as toothpaste. I'm kidding! Or am I?
I have a baked donut pan that holds 6 donuts. When I bought it, I doubted I would use it that much, but as it turns out, I use it a lot. I've made Chocolate Chai Donuts, Crumb Donuts, Cranberry Cornmeal Donuts, and Pumpkin Donuts with Honey Glaze). If that doesn't convince you that you need a donut pan, I'm not sure what will! Here's the one I use, if you're feeling the donut urge.
These baked donuts are so delicious, you'll need more than one!Mint Chip Donuts
Ingredients
Mint Frosting:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 485Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 161mgCarbohydrates: 79gFiber: 3gSugar: 61gProtein: 6g
Erin@WellPlated says
I haven't had a scoop of mint ice cream yet this summer (it was my fave growing up!) and it seems criminal. Thanks for the reminder. And dental hygiene tips ;-)
Laura ~ RYG says
Well, I've had plenty of scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream, we always buy Perry's because it's produced locally. So I'm in love with these donuts and want to dip them in the ice cream. And honestly, bathing suit season is almost over anyhow, so who cares? And just because I need a girdle to fit into my bridemaids dress next month....sigh. I'm eating these donuts. But why isn't it doughnut?
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Mint chip is just the best! That last photo makes me want to reach into the screen and grab that donut!
Emily @ Layers of Happiness says
This is such a fun flavor combo!! Mint chocolate chip is one of my favorite ice cream flavors... need it in donut form asap!
Sues says
Oooh these are so pretty!! I love mint chip, too. And a disappointing doughnut is the worst, especially when you pay $4 for it!
Chrissy says
Just bought a donut pan. Hadn't tried it yet. These will work, I think...;)
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
I just LOVE these photos and the donuts look like perfection!!!
Shawnna says
Oh my goodness! I would love these!!
Kit says
Good mornin'
Your Chocolate Chai recipe is SO delicious that I know this one is going to be a winner too! And mint in the summer heat...perfect! Thank-you, can't wait to try them. Wonderful recipes, photography, and writing makes me look forward to every post and crave more!
Christina says
I've been to several 'hip' donut shops in our area and none of them have been any good. And the one place that did have good donuts, the owner retired and sold the place. So now I need to make my own. More donut recipes, please!
Heather says
World's Fair Doughnuts is the bomb! The Libertine was taking their doughnuts, pulverizing them and then making them into ice cream. It was magical. Sadly, their chef left and I don't know if they're still serving up that confection.
And I know exactly which $4 shop you're talking about. I've been unimpressed so far... besides the gooey butter doughnut. But it's hard to go wrong when you squeeze that much better and sugar into a single serving.