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    Home » Recipes » Donuts & Cinnamon Rolls

    Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts

    Published: Nov 5, 2019 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Jocelyn · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 48 Comments

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    Get going in the morning with a cup of coffee and a few of these Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts.  Coffee and chocolate is a delicious way to start off the day with a smile.

    Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts - coffee and chocolate chips give these homemade baked donuts a delicious pick me up. Make this easy recipe for breakfast or after school snacks. #donuts #homemade #chocolatechip #mocha #coffee #breakfast

    I realized this week that I haven’t used my donut pan in a while, so I dug it out of the box in the garage. No wonder I do not use it very often. When it is out of sight, it is out of mind.

    That’s how the veggies in our refrigerator must feel too. Yeah, I should probably be eating more of those healthy veggies instead of making homemade donuts, but what fun would that be? 

    Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts - these homemade baked donuts are loaded with coffee and chocolate chips. Easy recipe to make for breakfast or after school snacks. #donuts #homemade #chocolatechip #mocha #coffee #breakfast

    When I asked our daughter what kind of donuts I should make for this week, she replied chocolate chip.

    Honestly, I knew that’s what she was going to say because she always asks for these Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls and this Cherry Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. So, I asked her what other ingredient she wanted me to use with the chocolate chips.

    She is also my coffee loving child, so it didn’t surprise me at all when she said coffee.

    Chocolate and coffee go together so well in baked treats!

    Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts - adding mini chocolate chips and a coffee glaze to these homemade donuts is a very good idea. Great recipe to make for breakfast. #donuts #homemade #chocolatechip #mocha #coffee #breakfast

    Now she isn’t as patient about getting in the kitchen and helping me bake these treats, but that girl of ours has some good ideas of what to pair together.  I couldn’t wait to get a pan of these chocolate chip donuts in the oven.

    I used these Orange Julius Donuts as my starting point for these homemade baked donuts.  Coffee instead of orange juice gives it that mocha flavor.

    How to make Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts

    1. Spray the donut pan with nonstick spray and set aside. 
    2. Beat the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the egg, vanilla, and yogurt and mix again.
    3. Stir together the dry ingredients and slowly mix them and the coffee into the butter mixture until a thick batter forms.
    4. Add the mini chocolate chips and stir gently.
    5. Fill the prepared donut pan ¾ full and bake.
    6. Cool completely before dipping in a coffee glaze and adding drizzles of melted chocolate. (full recipe below)
    Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts - a coffee glaze and chocolate drizzles makes these chocolate chip donuts a delicious breakfast choice. Easy recipe to make for breakfast or after school snacks. #donuts #homemade #chocolatechip #mocha #coffee #breakfast

    Tips and Tricks

    • Make sure you spray your donut pan with nonstick spray before filling it each time. I love using Baker's Joy for all my baked goods.
    • Spoon the donut batter into a large Ziplock and cut one tip off. Make sure to cut off a big enough tip to allow the chocolate chips to come out. Using a bag makes it easier to fill the donut pan with less mess.
    • Let the donuts cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then remove them and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

    Our kiddos devoured these chocolate chips donuts in no time at all. I guess I should leave that pan out because I see more homemade donuts in our future.

    I am one of the breakfast contributors for Food Fanatic.  Head over there to print this Mocha Chocolate Chip Donut recipe for later.


     

    Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts - chocolate chips and coffee make these homemade baked donuts taste so good. Make this easy recipe for breakfast or after school snacks. #donuts #homemade #chocolatechip #mocha #coffee #breakfast

    More homemade baked donuts recipes

    • Carrot Cake Donuts
    • Sour Cream Banana Donuts
    • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Donuts
    • Blueberry Cherry Donuts
    • Apple Praline Donuts
    • Chocolate Zucchini Donuts
    Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts - chocolate chips and coffee make these homemade baked donuts taste so good. Make this easy recipe for breakfast or after school snacks. #donuts #homemade #chocolatechip #mocha #coffee #breakfast
    Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts - these homemade baked donuts are loaded with chocolate chips and topped with a sweet coffee glaze. Make this easy recipe for breakfast or for after school snacks. #donuts #homemade #chocolatechip #mocha #coffee #breakfast

    *The post for Mocha Chocolate Chip Donuts was first published on March 11, 2015. The photos and post were updated, and it was republished on November 5, 2019.

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    Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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    Comments

    1. Brie

      February 23, 2021 at 12:34 pm

      Pretty good! These cane together easily and baked up nicely.

      Reply
    2. Luciana

      December 14, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Loved the donuts.

      Reply
    3. Traci Griffin

      August 03, 2019 at 12:24 am

      What type of flour did you use? All Purpose or cake flour and salted or unsalted butter? Thank you

      Reply
      • Jocelyn

        August 03, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        I always use all purpose flour and unsalted butter in all my recipes, unless otherwise specified. I hope that helps and that you enjoy the donuts.

        Reply
    4. Robbie

      September 29, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      My husband is having a really hard time with them the dough it's a little stuff.

      Reply
      • Jocelyn

        September 29, 2018 at 9:49 pm

        It is a thick batter. I usually put the batter in a large ziplock bag and cut one tip off, then pipe the batter into the donut pan.

        Reply
    5. Grace

      June 23, 2017 at 5:27 pm

      I just made these. They are just so soft and flavorful. Thanks so much for coming up with this recipe and sharing it.

      Reply
    6. Jess Knight

      March 18, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Came across your post at What's Cooking Wednesday, couldn't pass up on some coffee-spiked donuts! Love this recipe, can't wait to try. Pinned!

      Reply
    7. Ashley@blondegirlcravings

      March 14, 2015 at 12:33 am

      I love my donut pan, chocolate chips, and coffee. Can't wait to make these. Pinned!!!!

      Reply
    8. Joe

      March 12, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      I would be afraid that if I made these, and they were as good as they look, I would continuously be making and eating more and more.

      Reply
    9. Amanda

      March 12, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      Would die for a box of these right now! They look amazing 🙂

      Reply
    10. Danae @ Recipe Runner

      March 12, 2015 at 11:42 am

      Love these donuts, they are totally my kind of breakfast treat! Coffee, chocolate, and they're baked so I can have two and not feel bad about it!

      Reply
    11. Wendy

      March 12, 2015 at 9:53 am

      If I have your daughter to thank for all of your chocolate-coffee treats, Jocelyn, then please give her a huge thanks from me! Every morning starts with coffee for me, chocolate-coffee is what turns a regular day into a good day. 🙂 These baked donuts would definitely make me happy.

      Reply
    12. Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

      March 12, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Perfect donuts! Perfect for dunking in coffee too! They are so cute and sound so delish! I LOVE donuts and they are my guilty pleasure food, among many others. Ha! These are great, Jocelyn! Love them!

      Reply
    13. Tiffany

      March 12, 2015 at 8:49 am

      Yumm!! I'd love to have one with my coffee right now! 🙂

      Reply
    14. Lauren

      March 11, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      These look delicious, I can't wait to try!

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