Hanukkah Donuts Coated with Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Glaze and Marshmallow Topping

Hanukkah Donuts Coated with Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Glaze and Marshmallow Topping

Craving something unique for Hanukkah? Look no further! This recipe for Mexican Hot Chocolate-Glazed Sufganiyot with Marshmallow Cream is a delicious twist on traditional Hanukkah donuts.

What You'll Need:

For the donuts:- 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt- Vegetable oil, for coating the bowl- 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)- 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar- 1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)- 2 large egg yolks- 1/3 cup whole milk- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), cut into 8 pieces and at room temperature

For the marshmallow filling:- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted- 1 cup marshmallow creme, such as Kraft Jet-Puffed- 4 tablespoons cream cheese (2 ounces), at room temperature- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), at room temperature- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the glaze:- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted- 5 tablespoons whole milk- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, to your taste)

To finish:- 2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying

Let's Get Cooking!

For the donuts:

1. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Coat a second large bowl with vegetable oil; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and warm water. Let it sit until it foams, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the remaining sugar, egg yolks, milk, vanilla, and the flour mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until it's smooth, shiny, and elastic. Add extra flour if needed if the dough is too sticky. Form into a ball, place in the oiled bowl, and cover. Let it rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Using a 2-1/2-inch round cutter, stamp out as many dough rounds as you can and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let the dough rounds rise for about 30 minutes until they are puffy and about 1/2 inch thick.

For the marshmallow filling:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, marshmallow creme, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round tip.

For the glaze:

1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, cinnamon, and optional chili powder until smooth.

To finish:

1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until it reaches 365°F on a candy/fat thermometer.
2. Fry 4 donuts at a time until they are golden brown, flipping halfway through, about 2 minutes per batch. Remove them from the oil and let them drain on a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining donuts.
3. Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to poke a hole in each one, forming a pocket. Insert the tip of the piping bag into the hole and fill each donut with about 1 heaping teaspoon of marshmallow filling.
4. Dip the filled donuts in the chocolate glaze and place them back on the wire rack, glaze-side up.

Serve these delicious Mexican Hot Chocolate-Glazed Sufganiyot with Marshmallow Cream warm or at room temperature - enjoy!

While the recipe is straightforward, you can also explore other Hanukkah donut options, such as Sufganiyot with Ginger-Lime Curd or Chai Sufganiyot with Orange-Pumpkin Buttercream.

1. Instead of traditional Hanukkah donuts, consider trying Sufganiyot with a shiny, marshmallow filling, a unique twist on the classic recipe.
2. To make the marshmallow filling, combine ingredients like powdered sugar, marshmallow creme, cream cheese, and unsalted butter, forming a smooth mixture.
3. After frying the donuts, fill them with the marshmallow filling and cover with a cultural, Mexican Hot Chocolate-Glazed that includes natural unsweetened cocoa powder and a hint of cinnamon.
4. While the recipe offers a delightful spin on Sufganiyot, don't hesitate to explore other options for Hanukkah donuts, like those with Ginger-Lime Curd or Chai flavor enhanced by Orange-Pumpkin Buttercream.

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