Mini donut recipes have taken over my kitchen lately, and I’m not mad about it. The DASH Mini Donut Maker makes it crazy easy to whip up fresh, warm donuts in just a few minutes.
No mess, no stress—just good, simple treats that actually taste amazing. I’ve been playing around with all kinds of flavors like Vanilla Glazed, Old-Fashioned Cinnamon, Maple Glazed, and even Boston Cream Bites.
Each one is soft, sweet, and honestly hard to stop eating. If you’ve got this little donut maker sitting on your counter, now’s the time to use it.
These DASH mini donut maker recipes are fun to make, even better to eat, and way too good to keep to yourself.
Vanilla Glazed Donuts
Soft, simple, and sweet—these vanilla glazed mini donuts are always a hit. The batter comes together fast, and the glaze adds that smooth, sugary finish.
Perfect with coffee or just as a treat when you need something sweet without much effort. A true classic that’s easy to love and even easier to make.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1-2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Turn on your DASH Mini Donut Maker and wait for the Indicator Light to turn off, signaling it’s ready.
- Make the Donut Batter: Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir gently until smooth.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly spray the donut molds with cooking spray or grease with butter to ensure the donuts pop out easily.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the donut batter into each mold until it’s about 3/4 full.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the lid of your donut maker and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Vanilla Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to get a smooth, pourable glaze consistency. Add more milk if necessary.
- Glaze the Donuts: Once the donuts are done and slightly cooled, dip the top of each donut into the vanilla glaze. Let the glaze set for a minute or two, then serve!
Chocolate Glazed Donuts
Rich, melty chocolate on top of a fluffy mini donut—what’s not to love? These come out perfectly soft, with a glaze that’s smooth and full of flavor. Just the right balance of light and indulgent.
Great for a snack or when those chocolate cravings sneak in. These are hard to share, so maybe double the batch.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Plug in your DASH Mini Donut Maker and let it heat up. The Indicator Light will turn off once it’s ready.
- Prepare the Donut Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly grease the donut mold with butter or cooking spray to prevent the donuts from sticking.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the batter into the donut molds, filling each about 3/4 of the way.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the lid of the donut maker and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Chocolate Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Add vanilla extract and stir well.
- Glaze the Donuts: Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, dip the top of each donut into the chocolate glaze. Let them set for a minute or two to allow the glaze to harden before serving.
Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Donuts
Warm, cozy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these are pure comfort in every bite. The cinnamon in the batter gives it that extra depth, and the sugary coating brings the crunch.
They taste like something grandma would’ve made—if grandma had a DASH donut maker. Make a batch and try not to eat them all at once.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Turn on your DASH Mini Donut Maker and wait until the Indicator Light goes off, signaling that it’s fully heated.
- Make the Donut Batter: In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until smooth.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly grease the donut molds with butter or cooking spray to ensure your donuts come out easily after baking.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the batter into each mold, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the donut maker and cook the donuts for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Coat the Donuts: While the donuts are cooling, mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Once the donuts are ready, roll each one in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated. Serve and enjoy!
Powdered Sugar Donuts
These little donuts are soft, light, and dusted in sweet powdered sugar. They’re simple but hit just right every time. Perfect when you want something fast but still homemade. They melt in your mouth and taste like childhood mornings. No glaze, no fuss—just sweet, fluffy goodness that’s ready in minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Plug in your DASH Mini Donut Maker and wait for the Indicator Light to turn off, signaling it’s ready.
- Prepare the Donut Batter: In one bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly grease the donut molds with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the batter into each donut mold until it’s about 3/4 full.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the lid and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Coat the Donuts in Powdered Sugar: Once the donuts are done and slightly cooled, dust them generously with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy these light, fluffy treats!
Buttermilk Donuts
These buttermilk mini donuts are soft, slightly tangy, and full of flavor. Buttermilk gives them that tender texture you can’t get from regular milk. They don’t even need a topping, but you can dress them up if you like. They’re great for slow mornings, quick snacks, or anytime you want a homemade bite without the mess.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Plug in your DASH Mini Donut Maker and wait for the Indicator Light to turn off, signaling it’s preheated and ready.
- Prepare the Donut Batter: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the vanilla extract, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly grease the donut molds with cooking spray or butter to ensure the donuts come out without sticking.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the batter into each mold, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the lid of the donut maker and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Once the donuts are done, let them cool for a minute before serving. These delicious buttermilk donuts are perfect for a light breakfast or snack!
Maple Glazed Donuts
Maple and donuts are always a good combo, and these prove it. The glaze is smooth and rich without being too sweet. The mini donuts bake up soft and golden in no time. If you love that cozy, maple flavor, this one’s for you. Best enjoyed warm, straight from the maker while the glaze is still glossy.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Turn on your DASH Mini Donut Maker and wait until the Indicator Light goes off, indicating that it’s fully heated.
- Prepare the Donut Batter: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly grease the donut molds with cooking spray or butter for easy removal of the donuts.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the batter into the donut molds, filling each one about 3/4 full.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the lid of the donut maker and cook the donuts for 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Make the Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Glaze the Donuts: Once the donuts are done and slightly cooled, dip the top of each donut into the maple glaze. Let the glaze set for a minute before serving. These sweet, maple-glazed donuts will melt in your mouth!
Boston Cream Donut Bites
These are next-level good. Soft mini donuts filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with a smooth chocolate glaze. They taste like a bakery treat but are super easy to make. You get that perfect bite of creamy, rich, and sweet all in one. Honestly, these don’t last long around here—they disappear fast.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vanilla custard (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Plug in your DASH Mini Donut Maker and wait until the Indicator Light goes off to signal that it’s preheated.
- Prepare the Donut Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly grease the donut molds with cooking spray or butter.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the batter into each mold, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the lid and cook the donuts for 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Chocolate Glaze: While the donuts are cooling, melt the chocolate chips with the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy.
- Fill the Donuts: Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, carefully slice them in half. Spoon a dollop of vanilla custard into the center of each donut.
- Glaze the Donuts: Dip the top of each filled donut into the chocolate glaze. Let the glaze set for a minute before serving. These bite-sized Boston cream donuts are a delicious, indulgent treat!
Classic Jelly-Filled Donuts
Fluffy mini donuts with a sweet jelly surprise inside—what more do you need? These are fun to make and even better to eat. A little dusting of powdered sugar on top finishes them off perfectly. Use any jelly you like. Every bite is soft, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit jelly (such as raspberry or strawberry)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Turn on your DASH Mini Donut Maker and wait for the Indicator Light to turn off, signaling it’s ready.
- Make the Donut Batter: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly grease the donut molds with cooking spray or butter to ensure easy release of the donuts.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the donut batter into each mold, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the lid of your donut maker and cook the donuts for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Fill the Donuts with Jelly: Once the donuts are cooked and slightly cooled, use a small knife or piping bag to create a hole in the side of each donut. Pipe in about 1 teaspoon of fruit jelly (raspberry, strawberry, or your favorite flavor).
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: After filling the donuts, dust them with powdered sugar for a classic finishing touch. Serve and enjoy these sweet, jelly-filled treats!
Strawberry Glazed Donuts
These bring a fresh twist to your mini donut lineup. The strawberry glaze is fruity, bright, and adds just enough sweetness. The donuts themselves are soft and golden with a light vanilla base. Dip, glaze, and done. They’re cute, colorful, and taste like spring in donut form. Perfect for brunch or anytime you want something cheerful.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberry puree (or strawberry jam)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Plug in your DASH Mini Donut Maker and wait until the Indicator Light goes off, signaling that it’s ready to use.
- Make the Donut Batter: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly grease the donut molds with cooking spray or butter.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the batter into each mold, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the lid of the donut maker and cook the donuts for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make the Strawberry Glaze: In a bowl, mix the strawberry puree (or strawberry jam) with the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and glossy.
- Glaze the Donuts: Once the donuts have cooled slightly, dip the tops of each one into the strawberry glaze. Let the glaze set for a minute before serving. These sweet and fruity strawberry-glazed donuts will be a hit!
Mini Sugar-Crusted Donuts
Golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and rolled in a sweet cinnamon sugar mix—these are super addictive. They’re quick to make and come out perfectly every time. That sugar crust gives the best texture in every bite. They’re a little crispy, a little fluffy, and totally satisfying with a cold glass of milk.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serve: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Donut Maker: Turn on your DASH Mini Donut Maker and wait for the Indicator Light to go off, indicating it’s fully preheated.
- Make the Donut Batter: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Grease the Molds: Lightly grease the donut molds with butter or cooking spray to ensure that the donuts will come out easily.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the batter into each donut mold, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Cook the Donuts: Close the lid of the donut maker and cook the donuts for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Coat with Sugar and Cinnamon: While the donuts are cooling, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Once the donuts have cooled slightly, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Serve and Enjoy: These mini sugar-crusted donuts are light, sweet, and irresistible! Serve them fresh for a delightful treat!
