Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes (Printable Version)
Pillowy dough fried golden and coated in fragrant cinnamon sugar, ideal for a sweet breakfast or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2/3 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Frying
11 - 4 cups vegetable oil
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
12 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
13 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Step-by-Step:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
05 - Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
06 - Remove donut holes with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
07 - While still warm, brush donut holes with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
08 - Serve donut holes warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like a secret comfort that only you know how to make.
- The crunchy outside with that soft, pillowy inside is simply irresistible.
02 -
- Keep the oil temperature steady at 350°F to ensure donut holes cook evenly and don't soak up too much oil.
- Rolling the donut holes in melted butter before cinnamon sugar coating helps the sugar stick beautifully and adds richness.
03 -
- Use a candy thermometer to maintain perfect oil temperature; it makes all the difference in texture.
- Brush the donut holes with melted butter immediately after frying to coat the cinnamon sugar evenly.