The 100-Mile Miracle

A very suspicious package appeared under the tree on Christmas Eve. To every other family member, it resembled an unremarkable square box, but my Santa-senses started tingling when I spied my name on the gift tag.  

 

 

Two days prior, my guy had asked me what I wanted for Christmas, and I replied, “I already gave you a hint a week ago!”

 

“Umm… You did?”

 

“Yep! There’s evidence on your cell phone.” When faced with a blank stare, I added, “Picture evidence.”

 

“Ohh….”

 

 

He left the room, began charging his cell, and grabbed his car keys a few minutes later. After 2 hours, he reported back that the local Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s were all out of that particular merchandise. Well so much for Christmas surprises…

 

But when he added both a red gift bag and that wrapped box to the present pile under the tree, my eyes lit up, and I tore into the tissue paper on Christmas morning. Inside was an electric donut maker from a Target 100 miles away!

 

Isn’t he just the sweetest guy??

 

 

Baked Glazed Donuts

based on this recipe

makes 10 small or 6 regular donuts

These are perfect for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or even dessert! If for some strange reason you have leftovers, they’ll keep in an airtight container for a few days.

donuts

1 c. flour

¼ c. + 2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

⅛ tsp ground cinnamon

⅛ tsp ground nutmeg

1 egg (or 1½ tsp Ener-G + 2 tbsp water)

¼ c. + 2 tbsp milk

½ tsp vanilla

1 tsp vegetable oil

 

glaze

¼ c. powdered sugar

1 tsp water

⅛ tsp almond extract

2-3 tbsp colored sprinkles

 

1. To prepare the donuts, either heat up an electric donut maker OR preheat the oven to 325° and lightly coat a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and next 5 ingredients (through nutmeg). In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla, and oil. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet, and stir just until incorporated.
3. If using the electric donut maker, lightly mist the surfaces with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each donut cup, close the lid, and cook for 5-6 min or until light golden brown. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter.
4. If using the oven, evenly distribute the batter between the prepared donut cups, and bake at 325° for 8-10 min or until light golden brown. Cool in the pan for 2-3 min before turning out onto the wire rack to continue cooling.
5. To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, water, and almond extract. Dip the top of each donut into the glaze, and decorate with the sprinkles.