Chocolate Peppermint Mochi Donuts (Print Version)

Chewy mochi donuts infused with chocolate and peppermint, glazed and topped with crushed candy canes for a festive treat.

# What You Need:

→ Donuts

01 - 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
13 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

→ Topping

15 - 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (about 4 pieces)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan with cooking spray or oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sweet rice flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth, thick batter forms with no lumps remaining.
05 - Transfer batter to a piping bag or use a spoon to distribute evenly among donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until donuts spring back when lightly touched. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons milk, and peppermint extract in a small bowl. Adjust consistency with remaining milk until thick but pourable.
08 - Dip tops of cooled donuts into glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Let set before serving.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is what dreams are made of chewy, light, and completely unlike any donut youve ever had from a shop
  • That chocolate peppermint combo hits different when the donut itself has bounce
  • They come together faster than you can watch an episode of your favorite show
02 -
  • Mochi donuts are best eaten the same day but will keep for 2 days in an airtight container
  • Overfilling the donut pan will make them lose their shape and bake unevenly
  • The glaze needs to be thick enough to coat but thin enough to drip add milk one tablespoon at a time
03 -
  • Use a piping bag for the cleanest donut shape and easiest filling
  • Let the glaze set for at least 15 minutes before stacking or serving

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