Mickey's Apple Cider Donuts
"Ready to add a little whimsy to your autumn fare? Turn a batch of homemade cider donuts into chocolate-dipped Mickey Mouse treats. Because the donuts are baked instead of fried, there's no hot oil involved, making this a great recipe for kids to help prepare. They'll also get a kick out of glazing the "faces" and "ears...."
INGREDIENTS
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Baked donut pan (lightly greased)
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Mini muffin pan for making donut "holes" (lightly greased
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2 mixing bowls
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Whisk and wooden spoon
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2 cups flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon & 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 egg, beaten
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1/2 cup apple cider & 1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 tablespoons canola oil & 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Cooling rack
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FOR THE GLAZE:
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Chocolate
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Small heavy saucepan
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Whisk
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6 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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Bowl of medium hot water (to set the pan of finished glaze on)
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Wooden kitchen skewer
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