Munch Through Tuesdays...

So sorry I forgot to post the Munch Through Monday!! Work was quite busy and then I went out to dinner with my sister and mom's boss, Lucia, who is here on business. We went to a Greek restaurant called Kokkari, it was amazing. And Lucia was so lovely!! It really was such a great time, great wine, and great food. Couldn't ask for a better way to start my week :)

Anyway, I still wanted to post a yummy recipe for you to munch your way through the week with. I'm not usually a huge fan of donuts, but these make my mouth water.

Photo source: Pinterest 

Chocolate-Caramel Doughnut Holes
Recipe source: Martha Stewart
Ingredients: 

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface 

1 cup cocoa powder 

2 teaspoons baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 

1 cup sugar, plus more for coating 

3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 

2 large eggs 

28 to 30 store-bought soft caramel squares, unwrapped  

5 to 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Directions:
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, butter, and eggs until thoroughly combined. Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until a smooth dough forms. 

On a lightly floured work surface, pat dough flat and lightly flour. Roll out dough to a 1/3-inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter (to lift rounds from work surface, use a thin spatula). Re-roll and cut scraps. 

Place a caramel in the center of each round, pinch dough closed around it, and gently roll into a smooth ball. 

Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Fill a wide shallow bowl with 1 inch sugar. In a large heavy pot, heat 4 inches oil until it registers 350 degrees on a candy thermometer. In batches of 4, fry doughnuts 5 minutes, turning once with a slotted spoon and adjusting heat as needed. Transfer doughnuts to prepared sheet; let rest 4 minutes. Roll in sugar to coat. Serve immediately.

What do you think about these delectable donuts? Also, if there is a recipe you want to see or prefer healthier, tasty treats, drop a comment and let me know!!