14 Donut Treats Perfect for Brunch, Holidays, and Dessert

Donuts are one of those treats that instantly make any day better. This collection is packed with donut recipes that range from baked and fried favorites to fun twists and creative dessert ideas. You will find cozy seasonal flavors, easy shortcuts, and playful treats that work for breakfast, brunch, parties, or anytime a sweet craving hits.

Mochi Donuts with Brown Butter & Sea Salt

A close-up of a mochi donuts with brown butter glaze. — Mochi Donuts with Brown Butter & Sea Salt. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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These mochi donuts have a chewy texture and rich, nutty flavor thanks to brown butter. A light sprinkle of sea salt balances the sweetness and makes every bite extra satisfying.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts

Stack of donuts on a wooden surface. — Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These peanut butter chocolate donuts are rich, chocolatey, and surprisingly easy to make. They are a great choice when you want an indulgent treat without a lot of prep.
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Peanut Butter Donuts

These flaky donuts are stuffed with Reese’s and topped with chocolate sauce. They make a fun breakfast treat or a sweet snack any time of day.
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Puff Pastry Apple Donuts

These puff pastry apple donuts are packed with warm cinnamon flavor and baked until golden and flaky. They look impressive but come together with very little effort.
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Red Velvet Donuts

These baked red velvet donuts are soft, tender, and lightly chocolatey. They are easy to make at home and feel extra special without frying.
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Sourdough Donuts Recipe

These sourdough donuts bake up soft and fluffy with a slight tangy flavor. They are a great way to use sourdough starter and switch things up.
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Vegan Chocolate Donuts

Chocolate covered donuts on a baking sheet. — Vegan Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

These vegan chocolate donuts are rich, moist, and full of chocolate flavor. They are a dairy free treat everyone can enjoy.
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Donut Strawberry Shortcake

This donut strawberry shortcake layers glazed donuts with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It comes together quickly and makes a fresh, crowd pleasing dessert.
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Easy Baked Red Velvet Donuts

These baked red velvet donuts have a tender crumb and vibrant color with a hint of cocoa. A simple glaze adds sweetness and makes them great for special mornings.
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Baked Gluten Free Cinnamon Spice Glazed Donuts

A stack of glazed donuts is placed on a white plate with cinnamon sticks, with plates, forks, and a metal cup in the background. — Baked Gluten Free Cinnamon Spice Glazed Donuts. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

These gluten free cinnamon spice donuts bake up soft and flavorful. Warm spices and a sweet glaze make them hard to resist.
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Cereal Topped Donuts

A hand holding a round doughnut covered in crispy cereal flakes, with a blurred plate of similar doughnuts in the background. — Cereal Topped Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These cinnamon donuts are coated in a crunchy cereal topping that adds fun texture. Each bite is soft, sweet, and slightly crisp.
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Chocolate Glazed Donut Bites

A plate of small cupcakes topped with chocolate icing and colorful round sprinkles, arranged in a neat pile. — Chocolate Glazed Donut Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These chocolate glazed donut bites are baked and easy to make without a donut pan. They are perfect for quick treats or bite sized desserts.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes

A pile of round, brown baked balls drizzled with glaze sits on crumpled parchment paper, with a bottle partially visible on the side. — Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These chocolate pumpkin donut holes are fried and topped with a sweet amaretto glaze. They are rich, festive, and great for fall dessert tables.
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Donut Holes

Three round, white-glazed cookies are arranged on a white plate set on a wooden board, with a patterned cloth in the background. — Donut Holes. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

These donut holes are made with a low carb dough and finished with a sugar free glaze. They are bite sized, easy to make, and perfect for a lighter sweet treat.
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