Baked Oreo Donuts with White Chocolate Melts

5 from 6 votes

Baked Oreo Donuts with White Chocolate Melts

Craving a delightful treat that combines the classic taste of Oreos with the soft, fluffy texture of donuts? Look no further than these Baked Oreo Donuts with White Chocolate Melts.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: portions

Calories: 466kcal

Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
3 TBSP sugar
1 tsp baking powder
6 TBSP milk
½ tsp salt
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla
3 TBSP vegetable oil
7 Oreos roughly chopped for batter
5-6 Oreos chopped into small crumbs for tops
8 oz White Melting Chocolate

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder.
1 cup all purpose flour, 3 TBSP sugar, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp baking powder
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well-mixed.
6 TBSP milk, 1 egg, ½ tsp vanilla, 3 TBSP vegetable oil
Chop 7 Oreos roughly and fold them into the donut batter. Fill the donut molds about 2/3 full with batter.
7 Oreos roughly chopped for batter
Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 3-4 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Finely chop or blend six more Oreos into crumbs for the topping.
5-6 Oreos chopped into small crumbs for tops
Melt the white chocolate according to the candy melts instructions in a small bowl.
8 oz White Melting Chocolate
Dip the top of each donut into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed oreo cookies, pressing lightly to ensure the oreo crumbs stick, then let the chocolate harden before eating.

Notes

Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best results, make sure all your ingredients are fresh. Old or expired baking powder, for instance, may not work as effectively.
Measure Accurately: Baking is a science, so accurate measurements are crucial. Use a kitchen scale for precision, especially when it comes to flour and sugar.
Do Not Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in dense and tough donuts.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Bringing ingredients like eggs and milk to room temperature before mixing can help create a smoother batter and more evenly baked donuts.
Grease the Donut Pan Well: Ensure your donut pan is well-greased to prevent sticking. This will make it easier to remove the donuts when they are done.
Check Oven Temperature: Use an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is at the right temperature. An incorrect temperature can lead to overbaking or underbaking.
Cooling Time: Allow the donuts to cool completely on a wire rack before dipping them in melted chocolate. This prevents the chocolate from melting off.
Even Distribution: When filling the donut pan, use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner cut-off to evenly distribute the batter into the wells.
Double-Dip: For a thicker chocolate coating, dip the donuts in the melted chocolate, let it set, and then dip again.

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