20-Minute Baked Chocolate Chip Doughnuts

Name: 20-Minute Baked Chocolate Chip Doughnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Original Bisquick mix; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2/3 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Prep: 10 minCook: 8 min12 servingsmediumAmerican

Soft, cake-style doughnuts studded with miniature chocolate chips and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. Made with Bisquick mix for convenience, these baked treats are ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. The nutmeg adds warmth while the double chocolate delivers indulgent flavor without the mess of deep frying.

Vegetarian Nut-Free

Ingredients

12 servings

2 cups Original Bisquick mix
all-purpose flour + baking powder + salt1:1 ratio + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp salt per cupglutenadds gluten
reduces convenience
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅝ cup milk
non-dairy milk1:1dairy-free
slight flavor change
Full guide →
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 tablespoon milk
non-dairy milk1:1dairy-free
slight flavor change
Full guide →
½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1
Heat oven and spray mini doughnut pan with cooking spray
2
Stir together Bisquick mix, granulated sugar, nutmeg, milk, egg and vanilla in medium bowl
3
Fold in chocolate chips
4
Spoon batter into pan using about 1 tablespoon for each doughnut
5
Bake until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean
6
Remove doughnuts from pan to cooling rack and cool
7
Meanwhile, whisk glaze ingredients in small bowl until smooth
8
Dip tops of doughnuts in glaze
9
Serve warm

Tips

Tip 1

Don't overfill the doughnut molds - about 1 tablespoon of batter per cavity prevents overflow and ensures even baking.

Tip 2

Let doughnuts cool for 5 minutes before glazing so the chocolate coating sets properly without sliding off.

Good to Know

Storage

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days

Make Ahead

Can make doughnuts 1 day ahead, glaze just before serving

Serve With

Best served warm on the day made

Common Mistakes

Watch

Don't overbake or doughnuts will be dry

Watch

Cool before glazing to prevent melting

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

milk→

non-dairy milk1:1dairy-free

slight flavor change

Full guide →

Gluten-Free Swaps

Bisquick mix→

all-purpose flour + baking powder + salt1:1 ratio + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp salt per cupglutenadds gluten

reduces convenience

General Alternatives

miniature chocolate chips→

regular chocolate chips chopped1:1none

FAQ

Can I make these without a doughnut pan?

Yes, use a mini muffin tin for doughnut holes, though the shape will be different.

How long do these keep?

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days for best texture.

Can I freeze these doughnuts?

Freeze unglazed doughnuts up to 3 months, thaw and glaze before serving.