Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
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Making your own Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes is not only easy, but it’s also the best way to get that delicious donut taste without having to leave home.
This donut recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, and it takes very little time to make.
Plus, these donut holes are fried in hot oil, so they come out nice and crispy on the outside with a soft, cakey deliciousness on the inside.
The best part is that you can coat them in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar, or you can go with a more traditional glaze. Either way, they are sure to be a hit!
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Why this recipe
Comforting. This recipe is the perfect comfort food. It’s warm, cozy, and filling. And it’s also super easy to make!
Affordable. You don’t need any fancy ingredients to make this homemade donutsrecipe. In fact, you probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry.
Quick and easy. This easy recipe comes together in mere minutes, making it the perfect weekend breakfast or evening snack.
Delicious. These cinnamon sugar donut holes are crispy on the outside and soft and cakey on the inside. They’re coated in a sweet and rich cinnamon sugar mixture that is simply irresistible.
Ingredients for Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Buttermilk
- Egg
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract – you can also use vanilla essence
- Melted butter
Full recipe in recipe card below.
Topping option 1
- Powdered sugar – you can also pulse granulated sugar in your food processor to make powdered sugar.
- Cinnamon
Topping option 2
- Granulated sugar
- Cinnamon
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Large stock pot or heavy bottom pot
- Piping bag or large ziplock bag
- Paper towels for draining
How to make homemade donut holes
The full recipe instructions for this copycat recipe are in the recipe card, below but here is a step by step overview.
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Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a small bowl and set aside.
Mix buttermilk, egg, sugar, vanilla, and butter in a separate large bowl.
Slowly pour in the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
Add batter to a piping bag
Pipe dough balls into heated oil on medium-high until golden brown.
Remove once cooked and let dry on paper towels for 2-3 mins in a single layer
Toss in cinnamon sugar or cinnamon powdered sugar
Tips for best results
- Serve the warm donuts with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee.
- Store leftover doughnut holes in an airtight container after letting them cool to room temperature for up to 3 days.
- When frying, drip tiny drops of batter into the oil (the batter will expand in the oil).
- This will yield a very large amount of small donut holes. It’s best to let them dry in a single layer to help avoid an oily aftertaste in the ones on the bottom.
- Let them dry completely before tossing in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.
Substitutions and variations
- Use wheat flour in place of all-purpose flour for a healthier option
- Try different variations of toppings, such as chocolate sugar, powdered sugar, or even a glaze
- For a non-fried version, make baked donut holes in a donut hole pan or mini muffin tin coated with nonstick oil spray
- Add some diced apples and some fall spices to the batter to make apple cider donuts.
- For a shortcut, use biscuit dough from a store-bought can of biscuits.
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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
Equipment
- Large stock pot or heavy bottom pot
- Piping bag or large ziplock bag
- Paper towels for draining
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Cinnamon-sugar coating Powdered Sugar
- 3-5 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp per cup of sugar
Cinnamon-sugar coating Sugar
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1-2 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg to a bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl mix buttermilk, egg, sugar, vanilla and butter.
- Slowly pour in the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
- Add batter to a piping bag
- Pipe dough balls into heated oil on medium high.
- Remove once cooked and let dry on paper towels for 2-3 mins in a single layer
Cinnamon Topping
- In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon. Blend well.
- Toss in cinnamon sugar or cinnamon powdered sugar
Notes
This will yield a very large amount of small donut holes. It’s best to let them dry in a single layer to help avoid an oily after taste in the ones on the bottom.
Let them dry completely before tossing in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.
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I hope you loved this cinnamon donut holes recipe. They are fun to make and so easy!
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I love the idea of making these right at home! They’re a favorite!