Soft Butter Pecan Donuts Glaze (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Donuts
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
→ Butter Pecan Glaze
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Additional chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a donut pan or spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
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Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble and the sugar fully dissolves. Add the heavy cream and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
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Dip the cooled donuts into the butter pecan glaze, letting any excess drip off. Place the glazed donuts back on a wire rack and optionally sprinkle additional chopped pecans on top of the glaze before it sets.