If I were given my own cooking show it would probably closely resemble something like what Sandra Lee, the semi-homemade guru lady does. I enjoy cooking, but mostly I enjoy finding time to shorten the cooking process so I can get to my real love, eating the food! If there are more than a dozen steps involved in a recipe, I know it is not the one for me, and I quite enjoy utilizing already available to me ingredients to make wow inspiring recipes. Today I have just such a recipe for you; Easy Chocolate Peppermint Bark Donuts!
The idea for this recipe came to me late one night, because we have a Christmas breakfast activity coming up that I had signed up to bring something to. I thought bringing donuts would be fun, but thought perhaps laying down my offering of grocery store donuts might not be really the classiest option when others would be sharing their homemade casseroles, muffins, scones and other items. So, I decided hitting the semi homemade route was going to be just the thing!
And after just one my bite on our test run donut my 10 year old daughter told me that this was the BEST donut she had ever eaten in her life. I think that kid has eaten every donut in 8 states so that is kind of steep praise indeed. So here is how to make them!
First, hit your grocery store’s bakery and pick up a pack of old fashioned plain, cake donuts.
Next, apply a layer of vanilla or buttercream frosting. You can use a jar of store bought frosting or here is my homemade recipe for buttercream.
Here comes the brilliantly simple part that will make your donuts wow absolutely anyone who tastes them. It is kind of like cheating, but seriously who cares if you make yummy things that people love to eat. I picked up a couple dollars worth of already made chocolate peppermint bark at my local grocery store.
Take a couple of pieces of the bark and put them into a small sandwich sized Ziploc bag. Gently crush the pieces, and put those delicious morsels right on top of your donut. Right there my friend you have created holiday donut perfection! It’s almost heavenly how good it is.
Super yum, right?! And if you bring this bad boy to your next gathering your name and cooking status will be legend.
Ingredients
- Plain cake donuts
- Vanilla Frosting
- Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Instructions
- Frost donuts.
- Carefully crumble a few sheets of the peppermint bark in a Ziploc bag.
- Sprinkle the top of the donut with the bark.
- Enjoy!
If you liked this recipe, make sure to check out my other creation for EASY snow globe cookies that take only 45 minutes to make from start to finish!
Love,
Jen
Comments
Omg, I am so making these now as they look easy enough to make! Plus, they look delicious as a big peppermint bark and donut fan myself :)
Janine Huldie recently posted…110 Stocking Stuffer Ideas (under $10)
Haha! These donuts will definitely knock your socks off with how brilliantly easy they are and delicious :)
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
All of this went so very well with my coffee this morning. Thank you.
Have a fabulous day and weekend, Jen. ♥
Sandee recently posted…Feline Friday
So glad I could provide something yummy for your morning coffee! Have a great one :)
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
Those donuts look so yummy! And, I can’t say no to peppermint bark :)
Akaleistar recently posted…The Fall Film Challenge Wrap-Up
Thanks! Who can, right?!
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
Jen! These are amazing and their donuts!!! I am drinking a cup of coffee right now and wishing I had one to eat.
Beth Newman recently posted…Friday Highlights 12.8.11
Thank you! I have thought many a time how great it would be if only things could transport to me through the computer screen!
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
Hi Jen, I love your honesty! Time is just too short and cooking time is just too long sometimes, so why not improvise? … Now, where can I buy some shop made doughnuts and peppermint bark?
xx
Debbie recently posted…Monday Morning Blog Club 04/12/2017
Haha! Glad you found some inspiration here! Good luck on your holiday baking and dishes :)
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
Oh gosh, these look so amazingly good. I’m with you on the semi-homemade thing. :)
ShootingStarsMag recently posted…DIY Gift Idea: Date Night Book
Thank you! I think this is a keeper recipe. I took them to a bake sale this last weekend and they sold out in the first hour!
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
That’s a big yes for me. Can I order some???
Tamara recently posted…5 Reasons I’m a Sandwich Bros. Fan
Sure thing! Maybe I need to think about shipping methods on these donuts now…….
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
I love the donuts – but those snowglobes cookies, so cute!!
Marina @ Parental Journey recently posted…VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker Review
Thank you! They both are pretty easy, and mostly kid-proof :)
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
These look amazing! I love how easy they are to make. It’s the perfect recipe for kids to make. Thanks for sharing, Jen. Semi-homemade is the best!
Candace Playforth recently posted…How to Break the Clean Plate Habit
Glad you liked them Candace. Probably not the most sugar free choice, but dang they are good!!
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
I love this idea!
Jenny @ Unremrkable Files recently posted…Maybe Others Don’t See Your Chaos the Way You Do
Thank you!!
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #90
These donuts look amazing
Thank you! I have had requests that these should now be an official part of our Holidays every year going forward :)
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #91
Very pretty donut, I like that there is no heat involved. Such a great project for a children’s Christmas party or quick dessert to do with teens.