Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Holes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ tsp salt; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup Greek yogurt; ½ cup melted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 1½ cups powdered sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp poppy seeds; 2 tsp baking powder; 3 tbsp lemon juice; Pearl sprinkles or edible flowers; Zest and juice of 2 lemons

Baked mini donut holes burst with bright lemon zest and crunchy poppy seeds, glazed in tangy lemon icing and sprinkled with pearls. These bite-size treats offer fresh citrus elegance and light sweetness—adorable bridal shower delights ready in 30 minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These lemon poppy seed donut holes are your bridal shower sunshine bites—tender baked cake infused with fresh lemon zest and nutty poppy seeds delivers refreshing flavor in poppable form, while a glossy lemon glaze adds sweet-tart shine perfect for pretty displays. Baked instead of fried means lighter indulgence with zero grease, naturally portion-controlled, and endlessly charming with pearl sprinkles or edible flowers. Guests adore the one-bite convenience and bright citrus pop, hosts love the quick mix-and-bake ease—customize glaze color or toppers for theme magic. One bowl batter, zero fryer mess, bridal dessert joy delivered.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Zest Fresh → Brightest lemon flavor.
Don’t Overmix → Tender crumb.
Mini Pan → Even shape, quick bake.
Glaze Thick → Powdered sugar adjusts.
Double Dip → Extra glossy coat.
Poppy Soak → Optional milk for softer crunch.
Cool Slightly → Glaze sets perfectly.
Pearl Sprinkles → While glaze wet.

Yield: 24 Servings

Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Holes

Baked lemon poppy seed mini donuts with glaze and pearls—bright bridal bites.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients

¼ tsp salt
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups powdered sugar
2 large eggs
2 tbsp poppy seeds
2 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp lemon juice
Pearl sprinkles or edible flowers
Zest and juice of 2 lemons

Instructions

Preheat Oven → Set to 350°F; grease mini donut hole or muffin pan—citrus adventure begins.
Zest Bright → Zest lemons finely; juice one for batter—fresh pop essential.
Dry Mix → Whisk flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt, zest—even distribution.
Wet Creamy → In separate bowl, whisk yogurt, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Combine Gentle → Fold wet into dry—stir just until combined, no overmix.
Fill Pan → Spoon batter into pan ¾ full—smooth for round shapes.
Bake Golden → Bake 10-12 minutes until springy and toothpick clean—cool in pan 5 minutes.
Glaze Magic → Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice—thick but pourable.
Dip Shine → Dip cooled holes in glaze—let excess drip.
Pearl Pretty → Sprinkle pearls while wet—set on rack, serve on tiered stand.

Notes

Fresh lemons > bottled for vibrant flavor.
Mini pan essential—even cute shape.
Glaze thick—coats without running.
Customize sprinkles for bridal colors.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 192Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 3gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 27mgSodium 115mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 1gSugar 21gProtein 3g

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