Maple bacon donuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer and bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven, drain on paper towels, and crumble once cooled.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Grease a donut pan and fill each cavity about 2/3 full with the batter.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the donuts are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the maple syrup. Once warm, remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
8. Once the donuts have cooled slightly, dip each donut top into the maple glaze and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to catch any drips.
9. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the glazed donuts while the glaze is still wet to ensure it adheres.
10. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving.