Chocolate Oreo Donuts

• ▢1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢¼ cup dark cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or black cocoa)
• ▢4 Oreos, finely ground (roughly ½ cup of crumbs)
• ▢½ tsp baking powder
• ▢½ tsp baking soda
• ▢½ tsp salt
• ▢½ cup white sugar
• ▢¼ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• ▢6 tbsp melted unsalted butter
• ▢1½ tsp pure vanilla essence
• ▢½ cup room temperature sour cream
• ▢2 room temperature large eggs

Creamy Cheese Frosting:

• ▢2 oz full-fat cream cheese (room temp)
• ▢2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temp)
• ▢⅓ cup powdered sugar (adjust to your preference)
• ▢¾ tsp vanilla essence
• ▢1 tbsp milk or cream
• ▢A pinch of salt (optional)

Rich Chocolate Coating:

• ▢½ cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• ▢¼ cup cream
• ▢1¾ cups icing sugar
• ▢4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
• ▢¾ tsp pure vanilla essence
• ▢2-4 tbsp hot water (adjust for consistency)

For Garnish:

• ▢4 Oreos, finely ground or chopped

Procedure:

1. Preparing Oreo Donuts:
   • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Prepare your donut pans by greasing them.
   • In a large mixing bowl, blend together flour, sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, Oreo dust, and salt.
   • In another bowl, combine egg, sugars, vanilla, sour cream, and butter.
   • Gently mix the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
   • Transfer the batter into the donut molds, filling them halfway.
   • Bake for around 8-10 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
2. Creamy Cheese Frosting:
   • Whip together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
   • Incorporate vanilla and salt.
   • Gradually add in powdered sugar, then drizzle in milk or cream until you achieve the desired consistency.
3. Rich Chocolate Coating:
   • Place chocolate in a bowl. Heat cream until it boils, then pour over the chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes without stirring.
   • Gently mix until you get a glossy finish. Allow it to cool a bit before use.
4. Finishing Touches:
   • Dunk each donut into your preferred frosting, then into the Oreo crumbs for that added crunch.
   • Let them set on a cooling rack.

Note:

• The donuts taste best when fresh. If there are leftovers, keep them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can mix and match with the toppings as per your preference!