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Peanut Butter Fudge Doughnuts Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Special Equipment Needed:
- Doughnut pan
- Electric mixer
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a doughnut pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined.
5. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and chopped peanuts.
8. Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a doughnut comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: 12 doughnuts

Nutritional Information (per doughnut):
Calories: 220
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Protein: 5g

Substitutions for Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour.
- Buttermilk can be substituted with almond milk or coconut milk.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with melted coconut oil.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips can be substituted with dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.
- Peanut butter chips can be substituted with butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips.

Variations:
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Substitute the peanut butter chips with 1/2 cup of chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or peanut butter after baking.

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to grease the doughnut pan well to prevent sticking.
- For a lighter doughnut, use a light hand when stirring the batter.
- For a richer doughnut, use a dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.

Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Presentation Ideas:
- Serve on a platter with a variety of other doughnuts.
- Arrange on a cake stand and drizzle with melted chocolate or peanut butter.

Garnishes:
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or peanut butter.

Pairings:
- Coffee
- Hot chocolate
- Milk

Suggested Side Dishes:
- Fruit salad
- Yogurt parfait

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the doughnuts are too dry, add a tablespoon of buttermilk to the batter.
- If the doughnuts are too dense, add a tablespoon of baking powder to the batter.

Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Make sure to use a clean bowl and utensils when mixing the batter.
- Wash your hands before and after handling the doughnuts.

Food History:
Doughnuts have been around for centuries and were originally made with a yeast-based dough. The modern-day doughnut is a fried cake dough that was invented in the 19th century.

Flavor Profiles:
These doughnuts have a sweet and nutty flavor with a hint of chocolate and peanut butter.

Serving Suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or snack.
- Serve with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

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Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Creamy, Rich, Indulgent