Homemade Glazed Chocolate Doughnut Holes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

confectioners' sugar

1/4 cup

unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder

3 1/2 tbsp

whole milk 

2 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 cup

unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder

2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

large eggs

1 1/2 cups

granulated sugar

1/3 cup

buttermilk

3 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Vegetable oil, for frying

Assorted sprinkles, for decorating (optional)

- inch round cookie cutter; deep-fry thermometer