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    Home » Recipes » Donuts

    Oreo Donuts

    Modified: Jan 22, 2025 · Published: May 1, 2023 by Karissa Parrish · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Oreo donuts have crushed Oreos in both the donut batter and vanilla glaze. Black cocoa powder is used to create a bold and deep chocolate flavor that compliments the Oreo cookie flavor so well!

    Oreo donuts with vanilla glaze and cookie crumbs on top.

    These baked Oreo donuts are chocolate cake donuts that can easily be made in a donut pan. The Oreo cookie crumbs adds extra chocolatey flavor too!

    Even the tops of the donuts have Oreo crumbs sprinkled over them. Oreo lovers must try these donuts!

    Looking for more Oreo desserts? Then check out these: Oreo cinnamon rolls, chocolate Oreo cupcakes, mini Oreo cheesecakes, and chocolate chip Oreo cookies.

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    • Why You'll Love These Donuts
    • Ingredients Needed
    • Instructions
    • Storage Tips
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Donut Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    Chocolate donuts with oreo cookie glaze on top with a bite taken out of it.

    Why You'll Love These Donuts

    • They're super soft, moist, and fluffy.
    • Instead of fried, they're baked.
    • Oreo pieces are in every bite.
    • All you need are mixing bowls; no hand mixer required.
    • They're perfect as a quick breakfast sweet treat!

    Because these donuts are baked, you'll need a donut mold. I recommend either these nonstick pans or these silicone ones.

    The donuts are also topped with a vanilla frosting and more crushed Oreo cookies!

    Cookies and cream donuts stacked on top of each other on top of parchment paper.

    Ingredients Needed

    Here are some notes on the ingredients we'll be using. For the full ingredients list, look at the recipe card below.

    • Flour: I used all purpose flour.
    • Black Cocoa Powder: ​This adds a deeper chocolate flavor. Tastes like an Oreo too!
    • Unsalted Butter: ​Used in both the donuts and glaze.
    • Milk: I used 2%, but you could also use your preferred milk.
    • Yogurt: You can use either plain or vanilla yogurt. If you don't have yogurt, you could even use sour cream.
    • Oreos: I used normal, but you can use your favorite variety of Oreo cookies.
    Ingredients: flour, sugar, black cocoa powder, egg, vanilla, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, yogurt, and oreos.

    Instructions

    Here are the step by step instructions on how to make this Oreo donut recipe.

    Step 1: Dry ingredients. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

    Step 2: Wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, sugar, milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

    Wet ingredients mixed together in a small bowl.
    Black oreo donut batter in a glass bowl.

    Step 3: Combine ingredients. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and gently fold together using a rubber spatula until combined. Then fold in the crushed Oreo pieces.

    Step 4: Pipe the donut batter. Scoop the batter into a piping bag and pipe the donut batter into each donut cup, filling it up just barely to the top.

    Step 5: Bake. Bake the donuts for 10-12 minutes. Allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing them and setting them on a wire rack to finish cooling.

    Black donut batter in a donut pan.
    Oreo donuts baked in a donut pan.

    Step 6: Vanilla glaze. ​In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. 

    Step 7: Assemble. Dip each donut into the glaze and place them back onto the cooling rack. Sprinkle the donuts with the Oreo crumbs.

    Five vanilla glazed donuts with Oreo cookies and crumbs on the side.

    Storage Tips

    Although donuts are best consumed the same day they are made, they will last for a short amount of time.

    Keep leftover donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator or on the counter at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Baking Pan: You'll need a 6-count donut pan like this one or this wilton donut pan. I have both of these and use them interchangeably. Generously spray your pan with nonstick spray.
    • Measuring Flour: To help ensure you don’t add extra flour, follow these three simple steps: 1) Fluff up the flour using a fork. 2) Spoon the flour into your measuring cup. 3) Scrape a knife across the top of the measuring cup to level out the flour.
    • Black Cocoa Powder: ​If you don't have this, just substitute it with dutch or unsweetened cocoa powder (like Hershey's). It won't be the same, but it'll still taste good.
    • Donut Batter: I find it so much easier to scrape the donut batter into a piping bag or a large ziplock bag and pipe the batter into the donut molds.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I Use A Different Glaze?

    Yes! These would also be delicious white a cream cheese icing, white chocolate, or even dark chocolate ganache.

    Can I Double This Recipe?

    Yes you can! You will have a total of 12 donuts. Just be sure to bake each pan separately.

    Looking down on Oreo donuts with one having a bite taken out of it.

    If you made this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below. I love hearing from you! Also, please tag me on Instagram and check out my Pinterest for even more recipe ideas.

    It brings me so much joy to see you make my recipes. 🙂

    Happy Baking!

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    Oreo Donuts

    Karissa Parrish
    These Oreo donuts have crushed Oreos in both the donut batter and vanilla glaze. Black cocoa powder is used to create a bold and deep chocolate flavor that compliments the Oreo cookie flavor so well!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Cool Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 donuts

    Equipment

    • Donut Pan
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Piping Bag

    Ingredients:
     
     

    Oreo Donuts

    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • ⅓ cup black cocoa powder (see note below)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 large egg, room temperature
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup milk, room temperature
    • ¼ cup yogurt (plain or vanilla), room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 Oreos, crushed

    Glaze

    • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 Oreos, crumbs

    Instructions:
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 6-count donut pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.

    Oreo Donuts

    • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, sugar, milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract until combined. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and gently fold together using a rubber spatula just until combined. Then fold in the crushed Oreos.
    • Scoop the batter into a piping bag or a zipped-up sandwich bag. Simply cut a corner off of the bottom of the bag and pipe the donut batter into each donut cup, filling it up just barely to the top.
    • Bake the donuts for 10-12 minutes. Use a toothpick to check the center. If it comes out clean, then they're done. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing them and setting them on a wire rack to finish cooling.

    Glaze

    • In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
    • Once the donuts have cooled, dip them into the glaze and place them back onto the wire rack (double dip for extra glaze!). Then sprinkle on the Oreo crumbs. Once set, serve immediately and enjoy!
    • Keep leftover donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator or on the counter for up to 3 days.

    Notes:

    Baking Pan: You'll need a 6-count donut pan (silicone or nonstick). Generourly spray your pan with nonstick spray.
    Measuring Flour: To help ensure you don’t add extra flour, follow these three simple steps: 1) Fluff up the flour using a fork. 2) Spoon the flour into your measuring cup. 3) Scrape a knife across the top of the measuring cup to level out the flour.
    Black Cocoa Powder: If you don't have this, just substitute it with dutch or unsweetened cocoa powder (like Hershey's). It won't be the same, but it'll still taste good.
    Donut Batter: I find it so much easier to scrape the donut batter into a piping bag or a large ziplock bag and pipe the batter into the donut molds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Karissa Parrish says

      April 21, 2025 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      These donuts are SO good! The black cocoa powder really gives off that deep oreo cookie flavor.

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