Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 packet Kool-Aid mix (any flavor desired)
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the Kool-Aid mix.
- Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons into the prepared muffin tins.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the doughnuts cool in the muffin tins for 5 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 190mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and fluffy
- Sweet and tangy
- Festive and colorful
- Perfect for parties and gatherings
User Comments:
- "These doughnuts are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and nostalgic!"
- "I love the vibrant colors and playful flavors of these doughnuts."
- "They're so easy to make and always disappear quickly at gatherings."
- "I've tried them with different Kool-Aid flavors, and they're all delicious."
- "The perfect way to bring the county fair experience home."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the doughnuts tough.
- If you don't have a muffin tin, you can drop the batter onto a greased baking sheet.
- Allow the doughnuts to cool completely before coating them with sugar or glaze.
