Lemon Coconut Mini Donuts and an Edgeware Zester Giveaway!!
Congratulations Heather and Colleen B!! You are the winners of a super cute lime green Better Zester from Edgeware. I know you will just love using it!!
Please contact me at cookbookqueenblog(at)gmail(dot)com to claim your prize!!
Lemon is one of my all time favorite dessert flavors.
But I have always hated zesting lemons.
I’ve never found a zester I really like, and plus, zesting just sounds a little fancy for my style. But the thing is, lemon zest adds a certain something to lemon desserts that just plain lemon juice or flavoring doesn’t.
So…when I was given the opportunity to try a cute green zester from Edgeware (a company that is based right here in Arkansas!!) I was really excited to see if I liked it better than zesters I’ve used in the past. Â
And I did!!
It was so comfortable to hold and zested the lemon smoothly and easily. It has a storage container attached to the back that catches all the zest, so there’s no need to hold it over a bowl.
Plus, I love the cute green color. I’m superficial like that.
It’s also dishwasher safe (yay for lazy people like me!), comes with a protective cover, and the handle is soft and non slip.
And guess what?? The super sweet people at Edgeware want to give a green Better Zester to two of you guys!!Â
@bakescupcakes is giving away a Better Zester! from @SmithsEdgeware http://su.pr/1ytblM
and leave a comment with your Twitter ID, letting me know.I will be taking entries until 11:59 pm Monday July 4th. Winners will be drawn using Random.org and announced Tuesday July 5th.
And since you’re going to have a new zester…I thought maybe you’d like a recipe to use it with? More specifically…a donut recipe.
**adapted from Sprinkle Bakes
(click here for printable recipe)
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 beaten eggs
2 Tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons pure lemon extract
Preheat oven to 375. Spray mini donut pans with nonstick spray.
In the bowl of a mixer combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix on low with the paddle attachment until well combined. Add buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, lemon extract and lemon zest and beat on medium just until combined. Fill donut cups about 1/2 full (you can spoon it in or pipe it in using a disposable piping bag, which I did).
Bake for 5-10 minutes or until puffed up and tops spring back when lightly touched. Remove to a wire cooling rack. Once donuts have cooled, prepare you frosting.
Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons heavy cream
2 Tablespoons Cream of Coconut (you can usually find this in the “mixers” section of your grocery store–and now it comes in a squeeze bottle, which is really convenient!!)
About a cup of shredded sweetened coconut, for toppingÂ
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cream, and cream of coconut until smooth. For a thinner icing, add more cream.
Frost donuts and top with shredded coconut.
**Makes about 36 mini donuts.
You can buy a mini donut pan HERE.
For more information on Edgeware and all of their awesome products, you can visit their website or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.
Thanks for entering and good luck!!
Thanks for visiting my blog! I realize you could be doing more important things with your time. Like watching the news or washing socks. I hope you stay awhile. Much more fun than socks, I promise. 
lucky #1! :)
Mmm… Those donuts look soo yummy! I would love to win the lemon zester, I love anything lemon flavored and would put it to good use!
Yum! Totally sold on coconut donuts! :)
Those look amazing! Can't wait to try them!
Yum! I can't wait to try these!
I tweeted @bakescupcakes is giving away a Better Zester! from @SmithsEdgeware http://su.pr/1ytblM
Twitter ID: – dyphilla
I need a new Zester! Those doughnuts look fabulous :)
Oooh, I could so use a zester! I can't make any recipes that require lemon or orange or lime zest because I currently am not in possession of one. Sad story. But winning would be a happy one!
Also, tweeted the contest! My handle is @chipchiphooray.
I love lemons, myself. Momma wants a new zester!
I'm not entering the contest. Just wanted to drop a note on how good those donuts look!
I too am left wanting in regards to quality zesters. *does a little good luck dance* I hope I win! I hope I win!
You have inspired me to buy a mini donut pan!
Tweeted! twitter.com/brittneydeanne
Love these!!!
tweeted about this my twitter ID is mnoelle225
<3
I shared it on my facebook page. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blogs and recipes!
That lemon zester looks great!!!! Love that it has a stoarge bin behind it, it would make zesting som uch easier and fun
Thanks for the chance to try something new Kristan! I have a zester I got from IKEA that I can't stand. It's too big for my hands at the base so I never use it…
I tweeted too!! :)
@StephieDuffy
http://twitter.com/#!/StephieDuffy/status/85735037697404928
Hi,
Enter me in your give away please!
Thanks and God bless,
Ella
Mmmm donuts for breakfast!
oh I would love that zester. I have one but I am slightly scared of trying it!
Oh and I posted it on twitter as well —- DJJesseS
noms. enter me!
I love your blog! Those donuts look de-lish!
I tweeted! @jenniferjoylowe
thanks for the give away! I like lemon, I don't care for coconut – I think it's the texture that bothers me.
Those look so good! I think I know what's for breakfast this weekend :)
I tweeted under CoffeeMakesMama
Yummm I want these right now!
I know a lot of folks who don’t eat eggs (they’re allergic, for health reasons, or concerns about animal cruelty). Here’s an awesome site that gives tips on cooking and baking without eggs: http://EggFreeLiving.com
those donuts look AMAZING!!! i would love to win the lemon zester. Sadly, I don't have one!
xo,
minibaker
I have a zester that isn't my BFF. It makes a mess! I love the idea of the cover that catches the zest. :)
My cousin also loves lemon desserts. I made some delicious lemon cupcakes for her birthday last month. They were even sprinkled with crushed sour lemon candy. This looks like an awesome zester. I hope I win.
Oh, I would love to win that zester!
I totally need a zester, too, but I haven't found one with enough style for me! ;)
And I tweeted about the contest. :) @LolaDianne
I'd love a new zester to make my favorite lime white chocolate chip cookies!
Always looking for new gadgets! Thanks! :)
Why does coconut appear everywhere this time of year! Blech! On the other hand, lemon is pure delight, and no one in their right mind can say no to donuts. . .so I'm a bit torn. Maybe I'll skip the coconut part of the topping and go from there.
A good zester makes all the difference in the world with citrus. For year I just used the small side of my box grater and I just thought I didn't like bitter old zest. Turns out a good zester doesn't also shred you a big pile of yucky pith when you use it. Who knew?
This recipe sounds amazing!! Lemon & coconut – - Y.E.S. PLEASE. I also love the idea of a baked doughnut – - now I can eat a couple and not feel too guilty :)
That zester looks fabulous to use! And I LOVE lemon and coconut, and I love doughnuts. I wish deep frying were easier/less messy.
Love your blog!
I tweeted about the giveaway! @mustangmissy15
You had me at lemon and coconut!
I so need a zester, it is something I do not own, but really NEED!
Um, I need to make these like NOW! And eat them all by myself probably… Yummy! Thanks for an awesome recipe and an equally awesome giveaway!
Anything with lemon is good in my book!
I need a new zester, I broke mine!
I love lemon and I love doughnuts! Perfect match =D
I didn't think I needed a zester, had never used one, but just two days ago I made lime curd and wouldn't you know it? A zester was a necessity! I mangled the lime using tools I had on hand and the lime curd came out wonderfully but it would have been SO nice to have a zester stashed away!
i would luv, luv to have a zester that really works
P.S. Tweet, tweet! Twitter ID: @MagsKO
Please don't be shocked: I don't own a zester. Never have. Hmm… I wonder if Lemon Coconut Mini Donuts can be considered a valid option for lunch…
Yes! I would love this!
I wouldn't have ever thought to put lemon and coconut together, but it sounds awesome!
I am sick of using my box grater to zest my lemons. The zester on it is lousy.
I've been on the lookout for a good zester for a while, this could be the one! :)
I tweeted about this giveaway- @meganpw
I love anything with lemon in it! Yum! Thanks for the chance to win a cool kitchen gadget. I am kind of a collector of kitchen gadgets. If it is cool, I gotta have it!
These looks so good. Will definitely give them a try. Love anything with lemon and coconut.
I tweeted about the giveaway. (@sebh55)
mmmm, love lemon, love coconut! Love gadgets that make life easier too!
I love Zesting! It makes my house smell fabulous!
Love lemon and coconut
mmmm – I love lemon baked goods – and I love durable kitchen goods even more!
you know whats funny, the name Edgeware is an actual place in London, England
I am in dire need of a zester to make these donuts!
I think I am going to try your donut recipe in my new cake pop maker! Hopefully I am the lucky winner so I can use my new zester too!
I think I am going to try your donut recipe in my new cake pop maker! Hopefully I am the lucky winner so I can use my new zester too!
Yum! Lemon and Coconut together. A piece of Heaven.
crapo(at)shaw(dot)ca
i need a good zester! i always accidentally zest my nails and then i get sad…
Sounds like the perfect zester! :-)
MMMM, lemon? and coconut? and donuts? I'm drooling already!
pick me pick me :)
i tweeted — @ilonat
All of your recipes look delicious…and taste it too! Mine always don't look as pretty, but it's the taste that counts :)
You tempt me with beautiful things. :) Don't ever stop.
I hate my zester now. Maybe this one will do the trick!
If you share a zester with me, I will share my lemon pound cake recipe with you, Deal!?
I love that these donuts are baked and not fried…now I just need to purchase a mini donut pan!
those look so yummy!!! :)
I would LOVE a cute lemon zester!!! I just made some gingerbread lemon curd sandwich cookies and let me tell you how a good zester that didnt squirt memon juice into my eyes would of been really helpful :)
I can't zesting them either!!! I would love to win!
I am all about superficial cute, I mean functional, things. :)
Those mini donuts look amazing!
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
I tweeted @Lyndadawinda –
http://twitter.com/#!/Lyndadawinda/status/85785465785036800
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
Fingers crossed that I win!
I've been wanting to get a good zester for quite some time, mine is not very effective. I'd love to win one!
P.S. I love your blog. It always makes me laugh and brightens my day. So, thanks!
Mmm… these look incredible, I just got my husband this pan last week for fathers day, I think I may make these tonight! Thanks for the inspiration!
Those donuts are gorgeous. I love lemon too! Thanks for a great giveaway!!
Aimee
I tweeted this! @314plz
http://twitter.com/#!/314plz
Twitter name is KathyMcB1
I tweeted @bakescupcakes is giving away a Better Zester! from @SmithsEdgeware http://su.pr/1ytblMÂ Â Â Â Â Â
my mouth is watering!
Thanks for the giveaway! I love the zest of limes…and lemons!
I tweeted this! @bluberrilovr
I zest lemons for my cheesecakes. I'd love to win the Edgeware Zester. Thank you!
heatherspooner1981 at gmail dot com
I would love this zester. Mine just makes a mess! :)
I tweeted!
@crazyforcrust
These look too good! Love this.
I need a "big girl" zester like this!
I got a mini micro-plane in my Christmas stocking two years ago, and I use it all the time… but it's so small, it takes me forever!
That would be a great addition to my kitchen!
I want that zester! Those doughnuts looks super yummy!!
yobert7 at gmail dot com
I just want to tell you that I love your blog:) I was sitting in bed the other night with my fiance and just laughing my head off and he kept looking at me like whats so funny… Its you your hilarious and I love it because I can totally relate to you!! LOVE LOVE LOVE ur work!!
I would love love love the zester too I don't have one but many recipes call for some zest and I can't zest them up haha
thanks for being you and for providing fantasic recipes in very practical ways!! :)
I've been looking for a zester! Oh and your donuts need to be in my life :)
julienashawaty@aol.com
Pick me. I have a zester, but I do not like it anymore after I saw these. Who wants a boring black one when I could have a cool and pretty colorful one. I promise to give my old, ugly one to someone in need.
PS-those pans are so cute. I saw one in Hobby Lobby the other day. they are mini-er than I thought! LOVE the flavor combo you came up with!
I would love to find a zester that didn't threaten to remove all of my fingernails. Maybe this is the one? Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
yum! I just discovered your blog today and I am so excited! I looooooove dessert.
I want a pretty green zester!
Sounds yummy! And a new zester would be awesome!!
I tweeted it! @christinalself
I want a zester! That looks like fun!
Oh your comment about going to cry in your room made me giggle. I hope I get the zester!
Tweeted (@mssluna02)
I would love a nice zester. Thanks for the give a way!
i need a zester
Your blog makes me smile. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, recipes, and fun personality.
I'm always on the hunt for more ways to use my doughnut pan…your recipe looks great!
Oh pick me please! I grow citrus and would love to try the zester and the donuts! How cool and many thanks.
l-parnellATearthlinkDOTnet
Hey Kristan, just an FYI, not a mean comment. I think your link for the Edgeware site is correct, but it seems like their whole site is down. Just thought I'd tell you in case you needed to let them know. Probably all your readers flooded their site and their IT department was caught off gaurd!
:-) Have a great day, LAURA
Oh man, I need a zester so bad.
Also, I need to make those donuts.
Oh I forgot! I also tweeted!
@jeoomon
I cant wait to try this!! :)
I'm so with you, seating is over-rated! Hopefully I'll win and can join you in all your seating glory!!
What a pretty color! I'm loving the mini doughnuts recipe- too cute!
sarahepardee(at)gmail(dot)com
A GREEN zester? What could be better?!
Those doughnuts look awesome!
ooh How yummy are those!!
I have never zested before, it kinda scares me. This looks cute and fun! I'd love to win it to give it a try : )
Ooooh! That zester looks fabulous– much better than the old garage-sale one that I use now!
I could definitely use a nice zester!
I am totally addicted to your blog!
A handy-dandy zester? Yes please! :)
Umm – can I say "Holy Crap!"??? I just discovered you a few minutes ago, and its instant love (but not in the creepy way, I swear!!)
I am SOOOOOOOO with you on the zesting – I have, apparently, never found the right one, either, because I cannot seem to make it work.
So I would LOVE to win this zester – that way, I can add lemon zest back to my cooking. ;)
Thanks!
Zesters have always been a mystery to me…I am clueless, but have always loved the recipes that call for lemon or orange zest. Maybe it is time to make a life change!
oh how I'd love to win this! those look soo good!
jauna@juno.com
I'd love a good lemon zester! :)
Wait… There's a zester tha reallyt works?? Hot dog! I need me one of those!!
< crosses fingers madly >
rissatooATgmailDOTcom
Also, I tweeted it!!
http://twitter.com/#!/rissatoo/status/85888202346475520
rissatoo
These do look good… I just don't care too much for shredded coconut. I would maybe try a coconut glaze made with confectioners sugar and coconut milk or cocnut water. I will however try these simply because the Italian in me can never turn away anything lemon.. lol
This donut recipe sounds amazing! I really need a zester that is easy to hold…I have one now and I have trouble holding it and I always seem to zest off some of my skin! lol ! The color is pretty too!
@bakescupcakes is giving away a Better Zester! from @SmithsEdgeware http://su.pr/1ytblM
I tweeted this. My twitter id is resarie85
You're the absolute best! Pick ME!
I would love that zester! I have been looking for one with no luck- and haven't made it to the "specialty" stores yet
OMG, those look delicious! Mini donuts? YUM!
I just stumbled across your blog last week and I immediately read every single blog entry! There is not one entry that didn't make laugh, smile, or crave sweets! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and recipes with the world! :)
hmdavis1226@gmail.com
I would love to win the zester. Lemon zest is my favorite thing to add to donuts. It helps bring out the flavor! Can't wait to try these!
Lemon zest and donuts?! Yum-O!!
(vplus10@earthlink.net)
Oh, WOW; how I would love to win this zester. (keeping my fingers crossed )No more using the rasp that I bought at Home Depot hopefully. This one is so much prettier.
Thank U 4 this opportunity.
Them donuts look Awesome. Thank U also 4 all the wonderful recipes that you have posted. O so enjoy coming here every morning.
ColleenB.
This would be amazing! Am I the only person on the planet who still uses a cheese grater to zest?!
blueblanket@hotmail.com
Even though time prevents me from trying all your creative recipes, I still make time to read your hilarious narratives! BTW: The endless array of photographed goodies is spectacular! The pictures, themselves, are worthy of being made into a coffee table book. GaGaGorgeous!!
Those donuts look amazing! Lemon is my fav too!
It is funny, but when I zest something it makes me feel like I am a real chef!! It's almost like it makes me feel really special :) I think that your new zester sounds amazing and I would love to have one…thank you!
cjopike…I tweeted about the giveaway!
I would totally dig a zester! :)
oh, i would LOVE a zester!!!! i cringe every time i see a recipe that calls for lemon zest because i think i must have the worst one in the world!
oh, i also tweeted @Babybonus !
The donuts are a prize all by themselves! Thanks for the giveaway with the zester – I'm excited!
Lemon pound cake is my all time favorite dessert! With lemon glaze!!
I love lemon desserts! This zester is so cute and I love the green. Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh I just got engaged and we need everything for a new house so winning this zester would be appreciated! Oh and our kitchen is going to be green so it will match as well. lol I guess I'm superficial too.
Elizabeth
elizabethcg_412@yahoo.com
Yummy! I wish I had some of these this morning!
I have been wanting a zester! This is great!
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/lch2004/status/86063510219526144
I'm always on the lookout for a good kitchen gadget!
Love your blog. Especially loved the comment "if you're lazy like me"! How could you be lazy with all you do??? lol And, zesting lemons is certainly no fun!
Oooohhh I have been looking for a new zester but have yet to find one that works well!!! Would love to get my hands on this one!
Love you blog, and especially your comment "if you're lazy like me". How could you possibly be lazy with all you do??? lol And, zesting lemons really isn't fun, but this zester makes it look easy! Would love to have one…
Yum! Love the color of the zester!
I would love to win the zester!!! I can visualize all kinds of lemon/lime/orange recipes to try!!
I could use a zester!
i tweeted! @laulau7883
I love lemon flavored desserts!!!! Awesome idea.
What a cute zester ~ green is my favorite color!!
adb6{at}humboldt{.}edu
Love your blog!!! jessrowell@hotmail.com
The zester looks cool- the recipe looks cooler! I need a mini donut pan now!
Donuts and lemon, what could be better. Would love a lemon zester and this is my only chance..Don't tweet or facebook…patkopy@gmail.com
These look super YUM! And what a cute zester…I think it helps when kitchen tools are cute!
Oh, my heart is just aching over the cuteness of those donuts! I need a mini donut pan STAT!!!
Yummy looking donuts girlie! I would love a zester :)
These donuts look sooo good! I can't wait to try them! :)
Oooo i could really use a new zester… for my new house :)
I also tweeted about this give away… CookingMama87
Hey there
I would love a new zester to use with that yummy recipe
Cheers
Catie
Yumm! I love lemon deserts too!
Yumm! I love lemon deserts too!
i have a zester,
but yours looks bester!!
Wow, these sound good! Guess I need to get a mini-donut pan!
That zester looks fun! I would love to win it!
Ooh, yummy. I should use my little donut pan more often, that's for darn sure.
I always wondered why I wanted a donut pan. Now I know….I love coconut!
mmmmmm – donuts! A great zester would be awesome!
I love your blog! That zester looks fun! =)
I just recently started reading your blog, and I love it! You are so creative…
If you can believe it…..I…Don't …Own…a….Zester! It's one of those things I always PLAN to buy, but for some reason never think of when I'm shopping. I LOVE lemon dessserts and almost all of them call for zest..this zester would make my like so much easier! :)
What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to have one of these :).
I love the color of the zester, it is so fun! I also LOVE your blog…so many creative and fun posts!!
oh i've wanted a zester for SO long! pick me pick me!
and yes, i think i need those donuts ASAP… skipping off to buy a donut pan!
I love lemon!
Eeeee! WANT! Every gal needs one of those!
PICK ME! PICK ME! Pretty Please?
hannah at nathanaeliversen dot com
Lemon is one of my all time flavors too! I'd love to try this zester, it looks amazing! As does your recipe. Thanks!
SUPER CUTE! Lemon is my all-time fav!
Zesting does seem like something that belongs in recipes that are out of my league. I would imagine a zester would be better than a grater…
OH, ME, ME, PICK ME! I've been wanting a good lemon zester…I avoid recipe's that call for zest cause my zester is crap! Plus it was just my birthday and it sucked royally..a zester sure would put a smile on my face :)
I tweeted! My user name is kellefitz
I'm forwarding this mini donut recipe to my friend that LOVES lemon!
I absolutely love what you make. I made your angry bird cupcakes for my best friends going away party and they were a huge hit!
These look so yummy! Thanks for the giveaway!
Love, Love, Love! Lemon = Yum! Coconut = YUM! lemon + coconut=Yum-o-lishious! Thanks for the wonderful recipes!
I love any kind of donut and these would be no exception!! And the bright color of the zester is so cute! Love them both!!
YUM! these look delicious and i'd LOVE this zester- it's even in my signature color! :o)
This is an AWESOME giveaway!
Oh! btw my twitter name is jessellarma.
I tweeted "Hey Y'all!!! @bakescupcakes is giving away a Better Zester! from @SmithsEdgeware http://su.pr/1ytblM"
I love lemon and coconut! Too bad I'm the only one of my friends who do. *sigh* I'll find something to make those for, I'm sure.
So I've been on a huge lemon kick recently. And these donuts look amazing! I'm definitely putting them on my "things to bake" list. oh! I've been wanting a zester for awhile so I would love to win this!
I tweeted!
Twitter id: Newmrsappy
My 4 yr old was walking by as I was reading this and he said "mommma you have to make these! donuts and lemons are my favorite". :O)
I could definitely use a 'new and improved' zester–I have a thing for zesting. I love the green color also! Must try lemon and coconut together…post haste.
NEEDING A ZESTER! Love the site!
I need a Zester!! Love the website Kristan!
I love lemon desserts too. I have an old "grater" that I have had for so many years. I would love to try that new lemon "zester"!
Those donuts look amazing!
Lemons, coconut, and green zesters… I'm totally game! Did I mention my kitchen is lime green? ;)
I make a TON of lemon cookies – and I usually zest my knuckles! Maybe this would be better??
I love your blog! (and your recipes) The donuts look so yummy. I just need a lemon zester so that i can make them! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a cute zester!
Zesting makes me feel fancy!!
Erin
jilliki23@gmail.com
:-)
Lemon treats are the best! Every week I bake at a local Ronald McDonald House and lemon is one of the most popular flavors. I thought it would be chocolate, but lemon rocks. Oh, and anything with sprinkles. Cheerful treats can help ease troubled hearts.
I really need this zester!!!! I've lost my old one and it is driving me crazy – how did I manage to lose my zester?!?! Next – my mind!
The donuts look yummy, I will have to try those. I would also love to win a zester that is user friendly. And the 5th of July is Anti-Independence Day- also known as my anniversary! That would make a wonderful present for me….
i LOVE donuts but i am too chicken to try them yet. also i want to get a donut pan so i can bake em. yummm. bookmarking this to try later!!
great giveaway!
jpinnick86 (at) gmail (dot) com
I need a zester :) Just yesterday I had to omit the lime zest from a recipe because this college house doesn't have one :( sad day.
Thank you so much for the great giveaway! What a cute zester. When I first started seeing the celebrity chefs using them on the TV cooking shows, I could not find any zesters in the cooking sections of stores, so I used one from the hardware store that was actually intended to be used as a file. I would love to actually have one that is made for kitchen use and stylish to boot.
lyndaclark81@yahoo.com
Tweeted this Giveaway @lyndacooks
http://twitter.com/#!/lyndacooks/status/86298665219661824
lyndaclark81@yahoo.com
You. Rock. My. World.
Honest. I'm based all the way in India. And I don't earn. Yet. But in a week's time, I will! My first paycheque! Yay!
And with that. Oh boy what havoc I will unleash in my kitchen! yeehahahahaha!
..Heh. Aheh. Went one too far didn't I?
Your blog is permanently open on my Chrome. And I adore your humour.
I have a food blog too. I'll put up the link later waddayasay?
I've tweeted too. The id is @aishwaryaeats.
Oh maaaaaaaaaan, I so wish I get the zester!
Seriously now, thanks a LOT for your blog Kristan. It's nice to know there are people in the world who champion high calorie junk food and sweet SWEET delights!
These doughnuts look yummy, I'm not a huge fan of coconut though. Wonder what I can substitute it with *index finger tapping on chin*
Thanks Kristan!
Id love to win
I love your blog!!!
OOOhhhh I don't like zesting for the same reason! Maybe I can win a good zester :)
I love lemon flavored desserts, too! They're the best!
I would love to win the awesome zester!
-Monica
monicarupert@hotmail.com
Agree, zesting lemons is a pain, so would love to have something to make it easier.
I'm the sparkly comment?!? I'm so honored!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have to admit when I saw your comment I kinda FREAKED OUT and did a dance. So glad we're BFFs now! :)
Yum! These look delish!
I've been totally putting off buying a zester for the longest time. Everytime I go to make a recipe with zest in it I write a note to myself to stop by a kitchen store and buy one, but somehow I always seem to "lose" that note.(Really I just toss the note when I find it and think 'I've gotten along without one so far. I could really use another cookie scoop to add to the 12 ive already got'.
mmmmm Zesty! I've been needing one of these… here's hopin'!
I sure could get zest over that zester
MMMMM I love lemon and need a new zester for sure!!!
I loveee lemon :)
sarah122080@aol.com
Love your blog! You rock (& make me smile!).
I love lemons–and can't wait to try these donuts!
what a fun recipe! And giveaway! I'm ashamed to admit it, but I use my cheese grater to zest citrus since I don't own a zester…terrible!
I would love a "cute" lemon zester!
I would love a "cute" lemon zester!
Yummy – I can't wait to try these!!!
Yum- can't wait to try!!!
those look yummy!!!!! zester – yes please!
I want a zester!!
Anything lemon or lime immediately gets the attention of MY taste buds! I also really like the looks of this zester.
Anything lemon or lime get the attention of my taste buds. I also like the looks of the zester.
I've been meaning to buy a lemon zester … thanks for the opportunity :)
I would love a new zester….Mine is starting to look a little sad…. And so you will pick me- sparkles, butterflies, puppy dogs, baby kitties, rainbows and all thiings happy!!!!
I need a new zester, mine is horrible and I would rather not use it than zest something!
you and me? we have a love/hate relationship . . . i LURVE LURVE LURVE me some coconut . . . and ESPECIALLY in doughnuts . . . my hiney, on the other hand . . . well, it likes doughnuts too . . . and therein lies the problem . . . but i actually do love you . . . for realz . . .
oooo I really need a zester!!
I would LOVE this zester!
That looks nice. I need a zester. I use an old cheese grater when I need to zest lemons…
Yay !! I'd love to win :)
Yum! I can't wait to try these!
I love lemon desserts.
Yum! I MUST get one of those donut pans.
Wow, that zester looks amazing!
I've been searching for a donut pan for awhile…………any ideas where one could be purchased?
Love coconut, love anything mini! Love the green zester!
Lemon is one of my favorite flavors. I would love to win that zester. Have a great 4th!!
I would love a zester like this…sounds great!
I have never made donuts because I hate frying. I have never heard of donut pans! Love it. These look awesome. Donuts are my husbands favorite treat so once I get my donut pan I will need a decent zester to make these! Thanks for the great idea.
I tweeted the msg. :O)
I'm new to your blog and love it! Thanks for the chance to win! Jeanette at thealldays(at)msn.com
This looks awesome. Can't wait to try it with my new zester! ;)
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love me some zest!!!
isn"t there a song about a lime and a coconut?
I'm new to your blog. I found you through Our Best Bites (Sara featured your 4th of July cupcakes). I'm from Arkansas too!
Oh goodness, all that coconut is making me drool.
would love a new zester…can not find one that I like for the life of me :)
The reasons I hope to win this giveaway:
1) love coconut
2) need a zester
3) LOVE green
4) zester would match my stand mixer
5) love discovering new blogs to enjoy
6) it's sunny in Oregon and we're going into a holiday weekend
7) lucky number 7!!
As a fellow "Ozark Girl", displaced in California, but longing to be home in Mountain View with my family (ie Heaven on Earth), I "get" you. Oh, Sister, you would fit in with my nutty and loving family SO well. Must be an Arkie Thang!!! Your recipes are incredible. Those donuts will be my breakfast tomorrow – Hubby is on his own!! Thanks for YOU!!
Donuts look yummy!! :)
I've been seeing your recipes featured on other blogs, & can't believe I'm just NOW reading the funniness that precedes them! Definitely a new follower now.
Those donuts look yummy! Well, minus the coconut for me :)
cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute
Found your blog after your guest spot on cookies and cups today. I love it! I would love to win a zester!
I feel the same way about zesting…maybe this would solve my problems…you are right about the flavor…makes it!
Can't wait to try this recipe!
Who doesn't love donuts? They look beautiful!
Love your blog..cant wait to try bunches of these…my family will be SOOOOO happy!!
Love me a zester!!!
those donuts look delicious!
I was actually looking at zesters tonight at Macy's, but I can't commit. :) I'd love to try one like this that doesn't seem so cumbersome. It has a container to catch the zest?…I'm sold! :)
Looks awesome!
I love my zester except for the fact that I can never get all the zest out of the back. This one looks like it doesn't have that problem!! And the donuts – two of my favorite flavors!
I'd love one of those zesters! And I'd love those mini donuts! I tweeted under my id of duckchick1. :)
Ty for this giveaway. GFC follower.
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This recipe looks delicious! Probably because I love coconut and this recipe has it in spades.
Lemon coconut donuts?!?! Oh, I love you, Kristan!
I love lemon zest! And lime zest! And orange zest! What else can you zest? Haha, I need this. :)
I thank you for the donut recipe, I have the pan but have not been able to bake (or cook, clean…) like I used to before my cancer diagnosis. But your blog gives me inspiration to try again. Love your sense of humor too! I save your posts that come in my email. Thanks so much!!!
I love to zest everything… The zester I have kinda reminds me of the thingy they use on your feet at the nail salon during a pedi!!! LOL!
Ill zest anything as long as it sits still!!!!LOL!
Your blog is so fun to read! I wish I could reach into the screen and eat everything you post. It is probably for the best that I can't, to save my hips and any other place that likes to store fat on my body.
I'd love a zester!
that zester looks awesome!
treats from america! i'm feeling a bit sad cuz australia has no stores like williams sonoma or walmart of whatever to get supplies from, so u gotta buy online and the postage is killing meee! also – i love lemons!
I would love a lemon zester! And that one is too cute.
Green is my favorite color sestet. Lol!!!
Green is my favorite color of zester! LOL!
I don't have a zester, but I would love one! And I'd really like a donut :)
Coconut donuts!!! Yummy!!!!
Oh, had 2 tell U. Made up a batch of the donut recipe and hubby Loved them.
Thank U
ColleenB.
I’m so glad to hear that Colleen!!
I need a Zester!
I tweeted: (@lch2004)
http://twitter.com/#!/lch2004/status/88637588692402176
I’ve always wanted a zester, but I’ve never got myself one. I’d love to try this one out. And I’d love to try out your mini donuts. You had me at “coconut.”
Aw…I just received this post in my email today, the sixth. Oops.
Cannot wait to try these!
These donuts look tasty and I would like to win the zester to add a little lemon rind to my carrot cakes and to my muffins and baked goods. I follow you on facebook.
I have been looking to get a new zester, as I just can’t find one that works. This looks like one to try, thank you!
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These doughnuts look lovely! I have a regular-sized doughnut pan so maybe I’ll just double the recipe. Yum!
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I love your page, I think it’s so cute and it’s always nice to read your articles. Hope you have a lovely Sunday evening. We are burning up in the heat out here in the panhandle of Texas!