Chocolate Sugar Dusting

Aug 11, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Doughnuts finished with chocolate sugar dusting on a cooling rack

A chocolate sugar dusting to finish doughnuts with sparkle and crunch. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

Diet —

Ingredients

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doughnuts

¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
2.0 tbsp (11.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder

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Instructions

In a shallow bowl, whisk the sugar and cocoa powder until evenly blended.
Toss the doughnuts in the mixture while they're still warm (within a few minutes of frying or baking) so the sugar sticks. For cooled doughnuts, brush them lightly with melted butter first.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Store the leftover sugar in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate sugar dusting?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. It makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

How should I store chocolate sugar dusting?

Store the leftover sugar in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.

A chocolate sugar dusting to finish doughnuts with sparkle and crunch. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

50 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

13.0g Carbs

0.2g Protein

12.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~600 cal · 1g fat · 156g carbs · 2g protein · 150g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 50 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 9 min·0.5 mi·~1050 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 7 min·0.4 mi·~700 steps
Moderate cycling 5 min·1.0 mi
Swimming laps 7 min
Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 8 min
Bodyweight circuit training 5 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 12 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.