Hanukkah Donut Pops

This is a Hanukkah variation of cake pops. Purchase unglazed donuts pre ordered from a local donut shop or you can make them on your own using a Mini Doughnut Maker (I prefer to make them on my own, this way I avoid some of the excesses oil donuts are notorious for). Decorate them with the icings and toppings listed below, wrap them in a clear cellophane paper and ribbons, and  you can create a memorable Hanukkah party favor for everyone to enjoy.

Supplies:

• Mini donuts
• Lolly-pop sticks
• Cellophane bags
• Ribbon

Recipe for Donuts (using a donut machine)

Yields: Approximately 24 mini donuts

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 TBSP baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk or juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla sugar
• 1/4 cup oil

1. Place ingredients in the bowl of your mixer.
2. Mix until combined.
3. Preheat donut machine for about 5 minutes.
4. Spray the cavities lightly with baking spray.
5. Pour batter into each cavity-do not overfill.
6. Close the machine and bake for about 3 minutes. Donuts should be golden color when ready.
7. Repeat until batter is used up.

•  Cookie dip (available in baking supply stores)
•  Chocolate,candy melts
•  Confectioners sugar

I prefer to use cookie dip or melted chocolate (as opposed to an icing). They are less likely to smear on the cellophane bag.

Toppings:

• Colorful sprinkles
• Confetti sprinkles
• Colored sparkling sugar
• Chocolate,caramel or nougat chips
• Candy pearls
• Chopped nuts
• Toasted shredded coconut

After the donuts are ready,stick the lolly-pop sticks in.You may want to dip the end of the stick into chocolate first; this will help the stick stay in the donut and not fall out. Place each donut in a cellophane bag and tie it with a ribbon.

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