Cookies and Cream Donuts

Makes 6 donuts

11/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar

1 cup gluten-free flour

1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 vegan crunchy chocolate cookies, crushed

1 12-ounce jar Dollop Gourmet

Madagascar Vanilla vegan frosting

Milk

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Pour the vinegar into a 1/2 cup measure. Add enough milk to come to the brim. Let sit until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Add the almond milk mixture and continue mixing for 1 minute more. Add half of the crushed cookies and mix until just combined.

4. Scoop the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling three-quarters of the way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool before frosting.

5. Microwave the uncovered frosting jar for 5-second intervals, stirring in between, until soft. Gently frost the top of each donut. Sprinkle the remaining crushed cookies over the donuts.

Heather Saffer, “Crazy Easy Vegan Desserts”