A very suspicious package appeared under the tree on Christmas Eve. To every other family member, it resembled an unremarkable square box, but my Santa-senses started tingling when I spied my name on the gift tag.
Two days prior, my guy had asked me what I wanted for Christmas, and I replied, “I already gave you a hint a week ago!”
“Umm… You did?”
“Yep! There’s evidence on your cell phone.” When faced with a blank stare, I added, “Picture evidence.”
“Ohh….”
He left the room, began charging his cell, and grabbed his car keys a few minutes later. After 2 hours, he reported back that the local Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s were all out of that particular merchandise. Well so much for Christmas surprises…
But when he added both a red gift bag and that wrapped box to the present pile under the tree, my eyes lit up, and I tore into the tissue paper on Christmas morning. Inside was an electric donut maker from a Target 100 miles away!
Isn’t he just the sweetest guy??
based on this recipe
These are perfect for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or even dessert! If for some strange reason you have leftovers, they’ll keep in an airtight container for a few days.
- To prepare the donuts, either heat up an electric donut maker OR preheat the oven to 325° and lightly coat a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and next 5 ingredients (through nutmeg). In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla, and oil. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet, and stir just until incorporated.
- If using the electric donut maker, lightly mist the surfaces with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each donut cup, close the lid, and cook for 5-6 min or until light golden brown. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- If using the oven, evenly distribute the batter between the prepared donut cups, and bake at 325° for 8-10 min or until light golden brown. Cool in the pan for 2-3 min before turning out onto the wire rack to continue cooling.
- To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, water, and almond extract. Dip the top of each donut into the glaze, and decorate with the sprinkles.
Yay! You got it!!
I did!!! I’ve already made donuts twice now, and I have a new recipe I want to try for my mom… Maybe tonight or next week! :]
So funny about your guy reporting back on the status, by the way… sounds like my dad. Never able to keep a secret!
I know!! Even though I have a VERY good idea of what you’re getting me for Christmas, I’d still like to be somewhat surprised that you actually got my hint and bought it! 😛
Men… Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em!
It’s not exactly a love/hate relationship, more of a love/whack-over-the-head-with-a-cutting-board type thing. ;]
Aww you snagged a good one 😉
Thanks!! I think so too. :] (And I fed him donuts, so he isn’t complaining!)
my daughter got one, too! We made the chocolate donuts (recipe in the manual) and next time I’d add a pinch of salt and double or at least 1 1/2 the vanilla. Check out donuts out on the Tuesday post of my biz page: https://www.facebook.com/deLiziousFoodCommunications
Your guy is absolutely and definitely sweet–and lucky to have you in his life!
Mmm they look delicious! My machine actually didn’t come with a manual (I’m guessing someone opened up the box in the store), but I was happy with this recipe I tried. Chocolate donuts are definitely on my “To Try Soon” list!
Yay!! A donut maker…the donuts look delicious 🙂
Thank you! They definitely were; I made them two mornings in a row just to satisfy my hungry family!
You have a keeper!! I love that he went 100mi away to get you this!! The donuts look amazing.
Thank you! I couldn’t believe it; I would’ve given up and gone with Plan B if no stores in the neighboring cities had the gift I originally wanted to buy… But from what I’ve read, you have an amazing Manfriend too!
OMG what a cute story! He’s a keeper! I don’t have a donut maker, how do you like it? I usually just bake mine in a donut pan. I know I know, but they come out pretty amazing! I was planning on doing a post about donuts this past weekend, but I chose the vanilla crepes instead. Maybe next weekend! 🙂
Thanks! I think he is too. :] I absolutely love my new donut maker! I had flip flopped between the donut pan and the donut maker, but I thought that the donuts from the maker looked a little bit rounder and more symmetric in the photos… That’s the main reason I chose it! (Even though taste really does matter more than appearance.)
The machine really easy to use and only takes about 6 minutes to cook the donuts all the way through. The downside is that you need to bake the donuts in batches because it only has space for 5 small-ish donuts at a time. But it’s just like a waffle maker in that regard.
Loved your crêpe story too!
Fabulous! I may just have to look into purchasing one now 🙂 Thanks for the info and I look forward to more of your posts in 2013, Happy New Year!! 🙂
It’ll be worth it, I promise! Happy New Year to you too!
[Finishes reading article, cries about not having a donut maker]
I’d share mine if I could!! I’m not sure I have a long enough extension cord at the moment…
Yummy donuts! They look amazing! And what better way to win a heart then sending electronic donuts!!! nerdwithtaste.wordpress.com
Thank you! I know, who would’ve guessed that an electric machine would make a girl so happy? Guess the secret’s out!
doughnut maker! that’s the best 🙂
and they look super yummy!
great photography too – and a lovely blog you have!
Thank you! I had a wonderful time playing with it. I’m hoping to try a chocolate recipe next, so stay tuned!
And thank you for the sweet compliments too. You’re such a kind person to take the time to comment on so many of my posts!
will do! 🙂
no worries at all! – it’s such a wonderful blog!! 😀
Aww you’ve made my day with another compliment; thank you! :]