We each have our own Valentine’s Day story to share. Some may have been treated to a dinner at a five-star restaurant. Others may have spent it at home. But regardless of how you celebrated it, we’re pretty sure you received some sweet treats like these Special V-Day Donuts! We’ll teach you how to make it.

Ingredients:

For the Royal Icing:

• ½ tablespoon meringue powder

• 1 ½ tablespoons water

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

• Pink and red gel-based food coloring

For the Base Icing:

• 1/3 cup candy melts + ½ tbsp. vegetable shortening pink

• 1/3 cup candy melts + ½ tbsp. vegetable shortening red

For the Donut:

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon vanilla

• 1 piece egg

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 cup flour

• 3 tablespoons Coco Treasure Organics Coconut Sugar

• 3 tablespoons Coco Treasure Organics Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

• 6 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

For the Donut:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Prepare a donut pan by spraying cooking spray.

• Combine the salt, baking powder, baking flour, and sugar in a large bowl.

• In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, vanilla, oil, and milk until smooth. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients and mix well.

• Get a piping bag and transfer the batter. If a piping bag is not available, you can use a Ziploc bag and cut one corner.

• Pipe the batter into the pan, making sure each hole is 2/3 full.

• Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before transferring to a wire rack.

For the Base Icing:

• Place the candy melts in two separate bowls along with the vegetable shortening. Let them melt in the microwave for at least minutes. For best results, stir every 30 seconds.

• Transfer the melted chocolates in a shallow dish that fits the donuts. Dip each donut into the chocolate for a few seconds.

• Place on a cooling rack to cool.

For the Royal Icing:

• In another mixing bowl, combine the meringue powder, powdered sugar, water, and food coloring. Use an electric mixer to achieve a matte appearance.

• Divide the icing into two and place them in separate bowls. Add a few drops of the pink and red food coloring.

• Decorate your donuts as desired.

• Arrange in fancy boxes and surprise your Valentine with these donuts.

Recipe Notes

Of all the donut recipes out there, these are among our favorites. But our Fried Gluten-Free Donuts are definitely next to them. You might want to check them out, too!