Easy Powdered Sugar Donuts are a sweet treat made with gluten free flour and flavored with vanilla extract, baked and coated in confectioner's sugar, ready in under 30 minutes!
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan and set aside.
In a stand mixer, cream together sugar and softened butter at low-medium speed. In a separate bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract and one egg at a time until just mixed in.
Slowly sift the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing at medium speed. Add the heavy cream slowly until everything is well combined.
Add the dough to a piping bag. Twist the top of the bag closed, then cut off the corner of the bag. Pipe the dough into the pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until donuts are baked through and a toothpick comes out clean. Transfer donuts to a wire baking rack to cool slightly.
For the topping, add melted butter to one bowl, and powdered sugar in another bowl. Quickly dip each side of the donut in butter, then toss in the powdered sugar, coating each side.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!StorageRoom temp. Place leftover donuts in an airtight container, and store at room temperature for 1-2 days.Refrigerated. You can store powdered donuts in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw completely for 1-2 hours, or until room temperature.Cooking Tips
Some of the powdered sugar might melt when coating the donuts. Use a sifter to sift a light layer on top for presentation.
Make dairy free donuts but substituting the butter with vegan butter or applesauce, and the heavy cream with almond milk.
If you don't have donut trays, you can use a small cookie scoop and scoop the batter onto a prepared baking sheet and bake.
Let the donuts cool down a little bit before adding the powdered sugar topping. If they're too hot, the sugar might melt and look more messy.
Confectioner's sugar and powdered sugar are the same thing. Sometimes it can also be labeled "icing sugar".