Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
These Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts combine the delicious flavors of cinnamon and apples with the fun shape of waffles, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded apples
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons milk for glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- In a bowl, stir together the dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and oil together.
- Gently stir in the shredded apples until everything is well combined.
Cooking
- Spray the waffle iron with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Drop the batter by tablespoon onto the waffle iron, making sure to leave room for expansion.
- Cook for about 3-5 minutes, depending on the temperature of your iron, until golden brown.
- Carefully place the waffle donuts on a wire rack to cool.
Glazing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients: powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Dip each waffle donut in the glaze, flip it around, and let the excess drip off.
- If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before letting them set.
Notes
These donuts are best served warm and fresh. They can be enjoyed plain or with a scoop of ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days at room temperature or refrigerate for about a week.