Description
These Cinnamon Donut Holes are fluffy, golden, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, they’re an easy homemade treat ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop small portions of dough into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry each batch for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove donut holes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Roll the warm donut holes in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for even frying and perfect texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the donut holes light and fluffy.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized donut holes.
- Double coat with cinnamon sugar for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze dough balls for later frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 67 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Donut Holes, homemade donut holes, fried donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, easy dessert recipe, quick breakfast treat