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Everyday Recipes

Dulce de Leche Baked Donut Holes

Official LA LECHERA®
Dulce de Leche Baked Donut Holes
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
8 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 servings, 2 donut holes per serving

Indulge in a delightful treat with Dulce de Leche Baked Donut Holes, the perfect way to sweeten your mornings and special occasions. Created by Official LA LECHERA®, these donut holes offer a delightful twist on your usual breakfast or dessert, making them a wonderful addition to your festivities.

These delectable donut holes are baked to golden perfection and enriched with the rich, creamy flavor of NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche. The smooth, caramel-like essence of dulce de leche provides a decadent touch to each bite, making them not only easy to make but also irresistibly delicious.

Ideal for a brunch option on Mother's Day, Easter, or Father's Day. Thanks to the simple ingredient list and easy preparation, anyone can whip up these oven-baked delights and impress their loved ones.

With a skill level that's accessible to all, and the wonderful use of NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche, these Dulce de Leche Baked Donut Holes are bound to become a family favorite, making breakfast or dessert a time to cherish. Treat yourself and your family to this sweet delight and savor every moment you spend together enjoying these scrumptious bites.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

A can of Dulce de Leche featuring the La Lechera logo and a square slice of flan drizzled with caramel.

Dulce de Leche 13.4 oz Can

(13.4 oz. Can)
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Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking powder in a medium bowl. Combine egg, milk, oil and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until combined.

Step 3

Spoon a slightly rounded measuring teaspoon of batter into each cup. Top with 1/2 teaspoon dulce de leche, then another teaspoon batter.

Step 4

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan. Run a knife around edges and remove donuts.

Step 5

Microwave remaining dulce de leche in a small bowl until soft. Place nuts in a second small bowl. Dip tops of donut holes in dulce de leche; dip into nuts.

Ingredients

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