Description
Discover five delicious donut glaze recipes, including classic vanilla, funfetti, chocolate, maple, and cinnamon sugar coatings. Each glaze is easy to prepare with simple ingredients and perfect for dipping or drizzling over fresh donuts for a sweet, flavorful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Donut Glaze
- 1 ½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Funfetti Donut Glaze
- 1 ½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 small drop pink food coloring
Chocolate Donut Glaze
- 1 ½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Maple Donut Glaze
- 1 ½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1 cup (8oz/225g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Vanilla Donut Glaze Preparation: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract until the mixture is silky smooth. Add more milk if a thinner glaze is desired. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Funfetti Donut Glaze Preparation: Combine 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, and a small drop of pink food coloring in a medium bowl. Whisk well until smooth and adjust milk quantity for desired consistency. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Chocolate Donut Glaze Preparation: Mix 1 ½ cups powdered sugar with 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Gradually stir in 3 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and silky. Add more milk as needed for dipping consistency. Dip donuts into the glaze and allow them to rest so the glaze slightly hardens. Store remaining glaze in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Maple Donut Glaze Preparation: Whisk together 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, 4 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and silky. Add more milk if necessary to thin the glaze. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Cinnamon Sugar Preparation: Combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. While donuts are still warm, dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Store cinnamon sugar in a covered container for up to two years.
Notes
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve your preferred glaze thickness for easy dipping or drizzling.
- Store all glazes in airtight containers at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.
- Cinnamon sugar can be stored covered for up to two years, making it a great pantry staple.
- Use fresh, warm donuts for best adhesion of glazes and toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Glazes & Toppings
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: donut glaze, vanilla glaze, funfetti glaze, chocolate glaze, maple glaze, cinnamon sugar, easy donut topping, homemade glaze, no-cook glaze
