Maple Sugar Dusting

Jul 10, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Doughnuts finished with maple sugar dusting on a cooling rack

A maple 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

½ cup (75.0 g)maple sugar
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Stir the maple sugar and salt together; if the sugar is coarse, pulse it in a spice grinder until fine.
Sprinkle over freshly glazed doughnuts, or toss warm doughnuts in it.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make maple sugar dusting?

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

How should I store maple sugar dusting?

A maple 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.

22 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

5.7g Carbs

0.0g Protein

5.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~264 cal · 0g fat · 68g carbs · 0g protein · 64g sugar

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

Per serving · 22 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 4 min·0.2 mi·~450 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 3 min·0.2 mi·~300 steps
Moderate cycling 2 min·0.4 mi
Swimming laps 3 min
Jogging 2 min·0.2 mi·~300 steps
Stair climbing 2 min·~200 steps
Dancing 4 min
Bodyweight circuit training 2 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 5 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.