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Chocolate Glaze for Donuts

A shiny chocolatey glaze enhanced with vanilla and salt to create a delectable Chocolate Glaze for Donuts everyone will love.

Erren Hart

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last Updated:

03/25/2025
4.87 from 36 votes
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Serves: 12 donuts
Prep: 10 minutes mins
a donut fresly dipped in chocolate glaze
a chocolate iced donut and chocolate glaze for donuts being mixed
a chocolate dipped donut
chocolate glaze for donuts being mixed and a glazed donut
the chocolate glaze for donuts mixted in a bowl
a donuts freshly dipped in chocolate glaze for donuts
A baked vanilla donut with chocolate glaze on top.
a donut fresly dipped in chocolate glaze

a donuts freshly dipped in chocolate glaze for donuts

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A glossy glaze is the ultimate finish for any homemade donut! This chocolate glaze for donuts is delectable and ready in just 10 minutes!

a donuts freshly dipped in chocolate glaze for donuts

Whether you are a fan of Chocolate Donuts or Old Fashioned Donuts, if you enjoy baking, this easy chocolate icing is a recipe you’ll want to hold on to. Smooth as silk and simple to make, this versatile chocolate glaze for donuts transforms a simple donut into something extraordinary!

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Why This Recipe Works

  • Adding corn syrup gives it a shiny finish.
  • Vanilla adds an extra depth of flavor.
  • A little salt cuts the sweetness giving a perfect balance.

Ingredient Notes

  • Confectioner’s Sugar – Any powdered sugar can be used. I highly suggest sifting to avoid lumps.
  • Vanilla – Vanilla extract, paste, or flavoring can be used.
  • Cocoa Powder – I used dark cocoa powder for deep color, but you can use any unsweetened cocoa powder you prefer. Just be sure to sift it first for a smoother, lump-free result.
  • Milk – any milk you have on hand works fine.
  • Corn Syrup – this is used to add shine to the icing. It’s totally optional, though, and not necessary for flavor.
  • Salt – Any salt will work here as it’s used in such a small amount just to cut the sweetness.

Step By Step Directions

Start by sifting the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into a bowl.

cocoa powder being sifted into a bowl

Pour in the milk.

milk being poured into the cocoa powder mixture

Then mix in the vanilla and corn syrup to make a smooth glaze.

the chocolate glaze for donuts mixted in a bowl

Use to spoon over donuts or just simply dip them into the bowl one at a time.

a donuts freshly dipped in chocolate glaze for donuts

Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving.

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Erren’s Top Tips

  • Don’t skip the sifting – this will save you the headache of a lumpy glaze.
  • To make a nondairy glaze, use water in place of the milk.
  • For a deeper color and flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • Don’t cover the donuts. This glaze is meant to top donuts not cover them. The glaze may not be set enough to cover it entirely.

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a donuts freshly dipped in chocolate glaze for donuts

Recipe

Chocolate Glaze for Donuts

A shiny chocolatey glaze enhanced with vanilla and salt to create a delectable Chocolate Glaze for Donuts everyone will love.
4.87 from 36 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
Serves 12 donuts

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 4 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or water)
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons corn syrup (optional)

Instructions

  • Sift together the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the milk, then mix in the vanilla and corn syrup to make a smooth glaze. If the glaze is thick, add a little extra milk to loosen to a pourable consistency.

Tips

  • Don’t skip the sifting – this will save you the headache of a lumpy glaze.
  • To make a nondairy glaze, use water in place of the milk.
  • For a deeper color and flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • Don’t cover the donuts. This glaze is meant to top donuts not cover them. The glaze may not be set enough to cover it entirely.
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Nutrition

Calories: 11 | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sandy Arnold Avatar
    Sandy Arnold
    02/12/2025

    Delicious and easy!

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    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      02/13/2025

      So glad you think so, Sandy! Thank you for trying it!

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  2. Tara N Avatar
    Tara N
    01/25/2025

    I loved this recipe the flavor was spot on and the shine is so pretty!

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    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      01/26/2025

      So glad you loved it, Tara!

      Reply
  3. Nick D Avatar
    Nick D
    01/22/2025

    This recipe needed a lot of tweaking to get it to the right consistency as a functioning glaze. -online recipe tester.

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      01/22/2025

      Hi Nick. I am so sorry it didn’t work out for you. I would be happy to troubleshoot this with you.

      Reply
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