20-Minute Baked Vanilla Doughnuts

Prep: 10 minCook: 8 min12 servingsmediumAmerican
Baked Vanilla Doughnuts with Sweet Vanilla Glaze

These tender baked doughnuts offer all the satisfaction of traditional fried versions without the oil. Made with Bisquick mix for convenience, they feature warm vanilla flavor and a hint of nutmeg spice. The simple vanilla glaze adds sweetness while colorful sprinkles make them festive. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these mini doughnuts bake quickly and are best served warm from the oven.

VegetarianNut-Free

Ingredients

12 servings
  • 2 cups Original Bisquick mix
    all-purpose flour + baking powder + salt1 cup flour + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 0.5 tsp salt per cup Bisquickadds gluten
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅝ cup milk
    non-dairy milk1:1vegandairy-free

    works well

    Full guide →
  • 1 egg
    flax egg1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp waterveganeggs-free

    slight texture change

    Full guide →
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
    non-dairy milk1:1vegandairy-free

    works well

    Full guide →
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • candy sprinkles(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven and spray mini doughnut pan with cooking spray

  2. 2

    Mix all doughnut ingredients with spoon until blended

  3. 3

    Spoon batter into pan using about one tablespoon for each doughnut

  4. 4

    Bake until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean

  5. 5

    Remove doughnuts from pan to cooling rack and cool

  6. 6

    Mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla with whisk until smooth

  7. 7

    Dip tops of doughnuts in glaze and decorate with sprinkles

  8. 8

    Serve warm

Tips

Tip 1

Don't overmix the batter to keep doughnuts tender and light

Tip 2

Let doughnuts cool slightly before glazing so the glaze sets properly

Tip 3

Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience

Good to Know

Storage

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days

Make Ahead

Batter can be made 1 hour ahead and refrigerated

Serve With

Best served warm, can be reheated briefly in microwave

Common Mistakes

Watch

Don't overbake or doughnuts will be dry and tough

Watch

Wait for doughnuts to cool slightly before glazing to prevent melting

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

milk→
non-dairy milk1:1vegandairy-free

works well

Full guide →

Vegan Options

egg→
flax egg1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp waterveganeggs-free

slight texture change

Full guide →

General Alternatives

Bisquick mix→
all-purpose flour + baking powder + salt1 cup flour + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 0.5 tsp salt per cup Bisquickadds gluten
Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I make these without a doughnut pan?

Yes, use a mini muffin pan for doughnut holes or pipe batter into doughnut shapes on a baking sheet

How long do these stay fresh?

Best eaten within 2 days stored covered at room temperature, though they're optimal the day they're made

Can I freeze these doughnuts?

Yes, freeze unglazed doughnuts for up to 3 months, then thaw and glaze before serving