Name: Baked Eggnog Donuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 donuts
Cuisine: American

Knead Some Sweets Verified

January 26, 2026

These glazed Baked Eggnog Donuts are soft, fluffy, and full of delicious eggnog flavour from real eggnog and ground nutmeg in the recipe.

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Baked Eggnog Donuts

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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To make the Doughnuts

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease doughnut tins well with non-stick cooking spray or butter.

Whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and eggnog and whisk until combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg until combined. Add to the wet ingredients and stir just until incorporated. Do not overmix!

Transfer the batter to a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off or a piping bag fitted with a wide tip. Pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut tin(s), filling each doughnut well about ½ full.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the doughnut comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling completely before glazing. Bake the remaining doughnuts.

To make the Glaze

Whisk together the eggnog and powdered sugar in a bowl until a nice icing consistency is reached, adding more powdered sugar or eggnog as needed. Dip the cooled doughnuts in the icing or drizzle the icing on top.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Eggnog Moisture Magic 💧
Use room temperature eggnog to ensure even mixing and prevent lumpy batter, which helps create a more uniform and tender donut texture.
Nutmeg Intensity Hack 🌿
Freshly grate whole nutmeg instead of using pre-ground to release more intense, aromatic flavors that truly elevate the eggnog profile.
Donut Pan Prep Pro 🧈
Thoroughly grease your donut pan with non-stick spray or butter, then dust with a light coating of flour to guarantee easy release and perfect donut shape.
Glaze Temperature Trick 🥄
Let donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the powdered sugar glaze from becoming transparent or sliding off the surface.
Moisture Preservation Technique 🧊
Add sour cream to the batter to create extra moisture and tenderness, ensuring your baked donuts remain soft and delectable even after cooling.