Mini Gluten Free Eggnog Donuts

These festive, gluten free donuts are perfect for Christmas and all winter long. They have comforting flavour and will fill you with warmth. Mini Gluten Free Eggnog Donuts are small enough that you can enjoy one guilt free, if you can stop after just one! They have a the texture of a cake doughnut with a chewy inside but are baked instead of fried. These donuts freeze well and make the perfect snack, dessert, or addition to your Christmas breakfast.

One of my favourite parts of the holiday season is all the wonderful smells. The outdoors smell like fresh pine and snow, while the malls smell like cinnamon and vanilla, while many houses smell like fresh baking. Eggnog has comforting flavour and smell. Nutmeg is warming on a cold winter day and is a staple of Christmas holidays. Normally it is best enjoyed with rum, or brandy but I like putting it in anything I can. It makes a great replacement for cream in coffee, and is great in all types of baking!  I have spoken to many people who don't like eggnog because of its thick and frothy texture, but when your putting it in baking your getting its rich flavour instead. And when you place it in baking you can enjoy a glass of rum on the side without having to dilute it!

Last year I made Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts for Christmas, however these eggnog donuts have better texture and flavour! They are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, much like a cake donut. I love donuts at Christmas time. My grandma always made fried donuts that were perfect when they were hot on the outside, still a little frozen on the inside and rolled in icing sugar. Since being diagnosed with Celiacs I haven't been able to enjoy one of my Granny's fried pieces of heaven, but I still try to satisfy my donut craving. I am working on a good fried recipe, but these baked ones are good enough to fill my donut void. These donuts are really easy and quick to make, even the glaze takes minimal time! They freeze well so they can be made in advance and pulled out when you are ready to enjoy or have unexpected company. I use a baby cakes donut maker because they are quick and easy, but you can also bake these donuts in the oven in a donut pan or mini muffin tins.

Mini Gluten Free Eggnog Donuts

1/4 Cup Margarine

1/4 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Egg

1/2 Cup Egg Nog

1 Cup Gluten Free 1:1 Flour

1/2 Tsp Baking Powder

1/2 Tsp Baking Soda

1/2 Tsp Nutmeg

1 Tsp Corn Starch

1/4 Tsp Cinnamon

- Mix together first four ingredients.

- Add in remaining ingredients and mix until combined

- Place batter in a zip lock bag and cut off corner, pipe into donut maker or donut trays.

- If using donut maker (Such as BabyCakes) cook for approx 6 Minutes, If using donut trays bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick can be inserted and removed cleanly. 

Eggnog Glaze

1/2 Cup Icing Sugar

2 Tbsp Egg Nog

1 Tbsp Butter 

Dash of Nutmeg

- Combine together, and dip donuts into glaze, let dry on parchment paper for 3-5 minutes before drizzling with chocolate. 

Chocolate Drizzle

1 Tbsp Butter

1/8 Cup Milk

1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips

-Melt all ingredients together over the stove.
-Let cool for a few minutes and pour into a ziplock bag. Cut a small corner off and drizzle over Donuts.

Gluten Free Eggnog Cupcakes

These Eggnog Cupcakes have amazing flavour, and are gluten free! They are light and fluffy, with the perfect amount of Christmas spice! They are great for the individual who doesn't eat gluten, and the individual who does. Everyone will love their perfect flavour and texture! Eggnog Cupcakes are perfect for winter, and the Christmas season! 

Day 12: 12 Days of Gluten Free Christmas Baking

It is finally day 12! There has been so much baking posted over the last week and a half. I hope you have found something gluten free for yourself or a loved one to enjoy! Everyone should be able to enjoy Christmas treats and not feel left out over the holidays. When starting the 12 Days series I wanted to make Christmas a little more cheerful for those people who have Celiac Disease or a Gluten Intolerance, and I hope I did just that! I had so much fun experimenting with different recipes and ideas, I hope you enjoy eating the baking just as much as I did.

I LOVE EGG NOG. However, dairy products can really upset my stomach so most years I avoid it. This year I was ecstatic to find out that So Delicious made seasonal drinks out of coconut milk! I immediately went to Natures Fare and bought a few quarts to try! It is thick and creamy and you can't tell that it is not real eggnog. I cannot get enough of it!  Eggnog is a holiday classic, many people enjoy it with some sort of rum or liquor. However, it also tastes amazing in baking! The spices are bold and flavourful and they offer warmth and comfort over the holidays. Everyone loves cupcakes. They are a great pair with tea, and make an awesome dessert. These Egg Nog Cupcakes have great flavour, and are light and fluffy!

Egg Nog Cupcakes

1 Cup Sugar

3/4 Cup Butter

3 Egg Whites

1 1/2 Cups Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour

2 Tsp Baking Powder

1 Cup Egg Nog

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.

Beat together Egg Whites, Sugar, and Butter until creamy and fluffy.

Add remaining ingredients until combined, do not over beat.

Scoop approx. 1/4 cup of batter into lined muffin trays.

Bake for 18 minutes.

Let cool on wire racks before icing.

Egg Nog Icing

1/2 Cup Butter at Room Temperature

1 1/2 Cups Icing Sugar

1/4 Cup Egg Nog

1/4 Tsp Nutmeg

Whip Butter in a mixer until light and creamy.

Add Remaining ingredients and mix together.

If you want it thicker, add more sugar. If you want it thinner, add more egg nog!

If you have not checked out the previous 11 days of Christmas baking, the links are below! Thank you for all the support, and I love receiving feedback if you have tried any of this baking or have suggestions to make it better! send me an email at kaciann88@gmail.com or comment below!

I wish you, and your families a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
And safe travels if you need to leave your homes this holiday season!
K.

Day 1: Christmas Coconut Macaroons

Day 2: Gluten Free Rolled Vanilla Chip Cookies

Day 3: Gluten Free Gingersnaps

Day 4: Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts

Day 5: Honey Glazed Honey Brie Cheese

Day 6: Gluten Free Cheesy Crackers

Day 7: Gluten Free Breakfast Omelettes 

Day 8: Gluten Free Toffee Tarts

Day 9: Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies
Day 10: Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Day 11: Gluten Free Smartie Cake

Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts

Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts have a gingerbread base, with a delicious eggnog glaze! They are full of winter flavours and make the perfect snack or breakfast on Christmas morning! They have the texture of a cake donut, and are perfect for the Celiac in your home! 

Day 4: 12 Days of Gluten Free Christmas Baking 

Did someone say donuts? Oh that was me! I always run at the sound of donuts, especially the gluten free kind which are hard to come by! With a donut maker or mini donut pan, donuts can be enjoyed in minutes! They are really easy to make, and satisfy the craving for something sweet! Earlier this fall I made some wonderful Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Donuts. They had amazing flavour and texture so I thought I would adapt the recipe and make a Christmas themed donut. These Gingerbread Eggnog donuts did not disappoint! They have all the bold flavours of winter and are perfect for Christmas morning breakfast! The batter can be used for waffles as well. They are glazed with an eggnog sugar icing and will fulfill your craving for a sweet, sugary donut!

Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts

1 Egg
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Cup All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
1/8 Cup Molasses
1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Cloves
1/2 Tsp Ginger
1 Tsp Xantham Gum
1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Cup Egg Nog

Glaze

1 Cup Icing Sugar

1 Tbsp Egg Nog

1 Tbsp Rum 

Nutmeg

Beat together Egg, Oil, and Sugar. 

Beat in Flour and Spices.

Add Molasses and Egg Nog towards the end. 

Pipe into donut maker or mini donut pans.

If using donut pans bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes

Let cool on wire racks.

Dip in Glaze, and cover in sprinkles. 

Christmas is about enjoyment and it is a time when it is acceptable to indulge in all the sweet treats you avoid the rest of the year! Even the individuals with Celiac Disease, or a gluten intolerance should be able to indulge in foods that they can no longer enjoy, instead of sitting back and watching everyone else. It can be a hard time of the year for people with intolerances. However, with the 12 Days of Gluten Free Christmas Baking I hope you can find some enjoyment in holiday goodies this year!

Day 1: Christmas Coconut Macaroons
Day 2: Gluten Free Rolled Vanilla Chip Cookies
Day 3: Gluten Free Gingersnaps 

Have a good day! See you tomorrow :)
K.