doughnut(ty)

Remember my love for anything miniature?
Well, it's hit a new level...

These diminutive sweets start out with a simple dough, shaped into:

It's simple, just take 2 teaspoons of dough and roll it into a rope.
Toss them in the oven!
But my favorite part is watching them come alive with the decorations! A simple almond bark (dipping chocolate) is melted down and used for frosting.
And, where would I be without my sprinkle brigade!

The melted almond bark does not take long to set. They are dry in a matter of minutes!

LOOK! So precious!

And, oh-so-much:

Fun to make and eat!

Would you like to try?

Just one note, these cookies are of the crunchy variety. They would pair great with hot cocoa or coffee to dip them in. They are delicious!

Doughnut Cookies

2 T vegetable oil

3 T butter, melted

2 eggs

2 t vanilla extract

1/2 t almond extract

3/4 t salt

2 t baking powder

1 C powdered sugar

2 and 1/2 C flour

to decorate:

2 or 3 squares of almond bark

sprinkles

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. Beat the oil, butter, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract together. Sift the dry ingredients together, and then add to wet ingredients and mix well. Dough should have the consistency of play dough. If it's a little dry, add a little oil.

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Take 2 teaspoons of dough and form into a 4 inch rope. Coil rope into a doughnut shape and place on cookie sheet.

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To decorate, dip tops of cookies in melted almond bark and top with sprinkles!