Categories: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
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To prepare dough, using a double boiler, heat butter and chocolate on top of saucepan with slightly simmering water on bottom until melted. Turn off heat, then set aside to cool. Pour in buttermilk and vanilla. Mix in egg. Whisk until combined.
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Next, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Pour liquid ingredients into bowl. Stir until mixed and dough forms. Remove from bowl and wrap in plastic wrap. Keep refrigerated for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oil to 360, 3 inches deep in a heavy bottomed pan.
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Scoop out small pieces out of dough and form into balls using your hands. Deep fry only a few balls at a time.
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Cook balls for about 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon, then arrange onto a baking tray lined with paper towels. Let cool.
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As munchkins cool, make glaze by combining powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl. Whisk until it forms a smooth consistency similar to heavy cream.
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Glaze to coat with a fork or some tongs, raising it above glaze to let drip any excess. Transfer to a rack over a baking tray.
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Serve once glaze dries.