Description
American Flag Donuts are the ideal festive treat for your 4th of July celebrations, bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors. These baked vanilla donuts not only look stunning but also offer a delightful flavor that kids and adults alike will love. Perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or any patriotic occasion, these donuts can be easily customized to suit any celebration. Enjoy making them as a fun activity with loved ones while celebrating Independence Day in style!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- Wilton red candy melts
- Wilton white candy melts
- Wilton blue candy melts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and spray a donut pan with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla extract, and oil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill the donut pan about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool donuts on a wire rack before decorating with melted candy melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (40g)
- Calories: 148
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 132mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute vanilla extract with almond or coconut for different flavors. You can add sprinkles on top of the candy melt decoration for extra flair.