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Light Baked Lemon Glazed Donuts Recipe Easy Homemade Spring Sprinkles Treats

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These light baked lemon glazed donuts are a quick and easy homemade treat with a bright lemon flavor and festive spring sprinkles. Baked instead of fried, they offer a tender, airy texture perfect for spring celebrations or anytime you want a fresh, sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
  • Spring-colored sprinkles (pastel pink, yellow, green, and white)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs until slightly frothy. Add 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup (60ml) milk, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter. Mix well until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter into the donut pan cavities, filling about 3/4 full. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts rest for about 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before glazing.
  8. Prepare the glaze by whisking 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Add 1-2 tablespoons milk to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
  9. Dip the top of each donut into the lemon glaze, letting excess drip off. Immediately sprinkle with spring-colored sprinkles.
  10. Place glazed donuts back on the cooling rack and allow the glaze to set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor; avoid overmixing the batter to keep donuts tender. Cool donuts completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting off. Tap the donut pan after filling to remove air bubbles. For a crunchier sprinkle, toast sprinkles lightly before decorating.

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