5 Delicious Donut Glaze Recipes to Elevate Your Homemade Donuts Recipe

Introduction

Glazing your homemade donuts elevates them to irresistible treats with glossy, flavorful finishes. This recipe includes five different donut glazes—vanilla, funfetti, chocolate, maple, and cinnamon sugar—each simple to prepare and perfect for adding variety to your batch.

Ingredients

• Vanilla Donut Glaze:
  • 1½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• Funfetti Donut Glaze:
  • 1½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 small drop pink food coloring
• Chocolate Donut Glaze:
  • 1½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Maple Donut Glaze:
  • 1½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cinnamon Sugar:
  • 1 cup (8oz/225g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Vanilla Donut Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until silky and smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk to reach desired consistency.
2. Funfetti Donut Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and pink food coloring in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and glossy, adding more milk if needed to thin.
3. Chocolate Donut Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl. Slowly stir in milk and vanilla extract, mixing until silky smooth. Add a bit more milk if a thinner glaze is desired. Dip donuts into the glaze and let rest to harden slightly.
4. Maple Donut Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Adjust thickness with additional milk if necessary.
5. Cinnamon Sugar: In a medium bowl, mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. While donuts are still warm, dip or sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Store any unused glazes in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Cinnamon sugar can be stored covered for up to 2 years.

Tips & Variations

• For smoother glazes, sift powdered sugar before mixing to avoid lumps.
• Adjust milk gradually to control glaze thickness; thicker for dipping, thinner for drizzling.
• Add sprinkles on top of the funfetti glaze before it sets for extra festive donuts.
• Use almond extract sparingly, as it is quite potent and can overpower vanilla notes.
• Warm the maple syrup slightly for easier blending in the maple glaze.
• For a vegan version, substitute milk with almond, oat, or soy milk.

Storage

Store glaze mixtures in airtight containers at room temperature for up to two weeks. The cinnamon sugar blend will keep for up to two years when stored in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. To reheat thicker glazes, warm gently in the microwave or in a bowl over warm water and whisk until smooth again.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use these glazes on store-bought donuts?

Yes, these glazes work wonderfully on both homemade and store-bought donuts, giving them a fresh, custom flavor and shine.

How do I get a shiny finish on my glazed donuts?

Whisk the glaze thoroughly until it is completely smooth and silky. Applying the glaze to slightly warm donuts helps it set with a lovely glossy finish.

5 Delicious Donut Glaze Recipes to Elevate Your Homemade Donuts Recipe

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Discover five delightful donut glaze recipes including Vanilla, Funfetti, Chocolate, Maple, and Cinnamon Sugar glazes that add a sweet and flavorful finish to your homemade donuts. These easy-to-make glazes use simple ingredients like powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create silky smooth coatings perfect for dipping or drizzling onto your favorite donuts.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: Enough glaze for approximately 12 donuts per glaze
• Category: Glaze/ Topping
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Vanilla Donut Glaze

• 1 ½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Funfetti Donut Glaze

• 1 ½ cup (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 small drop pink food coloring

Chocolate Donut Glaze

• 1 ½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Maple Donut Glaze

• 1 ½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons milk
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar

• 1 cup (8oz/225g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Vanilla Donut Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until silky and smooth. Adjust with more milk if a thinner consistency is desired. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
2. Funfetti Donut Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a small drop of pink food coloring until smooth and silky. Add more milk if needed to thin. Store covered at room temperature for 2 weeks.
3. Chocolate Donut Glaze: Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl. Slowly whisk in milk and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. Add additional milk to achieve a dippable glaze consistency. Dip donuts into this glaze and let rest to harden slightly. Store sealed for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
4. Maple Donut Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and silky. Thin with additional milk if preferred. Keep covered at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
5. Cinnamon Sugar: Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. While donuts are still warm, dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Store cinnamon sugar in a covered container; it can last up to 2 years.

Notes

• Adjust milk quantity to achieve your preferred glaze consistency.
• Store glazes in airtight containers at room temperature for up to two weeks.
• Cinnamon sugar can be stored for up to 2 years when kept covered.
• These glazes are perfect for freshly made donuts that have cooled slightly but are not cold.
• The chocolate glaze hardens slightly upon resting for a nice texture on donuts.

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