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Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

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Total 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Serves 8 servings

By: Mariam Ezzeddine  |  October 11, 2020This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure policy for details

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This Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts is a super quick donut recipe you can literally get up and make at any time. It does not require any mixing or kneading or any pre preparations, donuts in 15 mins, who doesn’t love that!

stack of  Cinnamon Sugar Donuts.

I love having these Cinnamon Sugar donut while they are warm. They are so soft and fluffy and will just melt in your mouth. Always a crowd pleaser, whip up a big batch of these easy donuts in no time!

Looking for other delicious treats? Why not also try my Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins and my Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich!

Why you’ll love these Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

  • A sweet treat for any occasion. This Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts recipe is a quick fix breakfast idea as well as a dessert idea.
  • Melt in the mouth donuts. Soft, fluffy and moist, these little round treats are divine.
  • An easy donut recipe. Only 4 ingredients, these Cinnamon Sugar Donuts go from pantry to table in just 15 mins and no electric mixer needed!

Ingredients you’ll need

  • Original Pillsbury Biscuit Dough (I used the one with 8 biscuits)
  • Cinnamon
  • Fine granulated white Sugar
  • Canola oil

HOW TO MAKE THESE EASY CINNAMON SUGAR DONUTS:

  • Prep your ingredients – grab a small round cookie cutter and make a hole in the middle of the biscuits. In a bowl mix some sugar and cinnamon together and have those ready.
biscuit dough on a wooden board.
  • Fry – In a deep frying pan, heat the canola oil to medium heat and fry the donuts until they are golden brown. Also fry the mini left over dough balls from the holes. These are the yummiest!
 Cinnamon Sugar Donut in a dish of sugar.
  • Coat the donuts – Remove the donuts and dip in the cinnamon sugar. Coat generously.
 Cinnamon Sugar Donuts on a wire rack.
  • Lay on a rack for 5 minutes and then serve.

Recipe notes and tips

  • Fry the mini left over dough balls from the holes. These are so good!
  • Allow to sit for 5 mins on a wire rack before serving.
  • Use a deep fry thermometer to test oil temperature so donuts cook properly.
  • You can find a reliable candy/deep-fry thermometer for about $10 at most grocery stores and other chain retailers. 
  • Don’t try to fry all the donut holes at once, otherwise you’ll lower the temperature of the oil and they won’t fry properly.
  • The key is to eat these Cinnamon Sugar Donuts warm and fresh. As they sit longer, they become less fluffy and not as soft.
  • Make sure you use a big pan/pot, to avoid splatter.
  • Keep a close watch on the temperature if adding a new batch of donuts and give the heat a small boost as needed. 
  • You can adjust the amount of cinnamon, according to your taste.
  • Add a dash of cardamom for a spice twist – so good!

FAQ’s

Other topping ideas for these Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

The great things about these easy fried donuts is they are totally customizable! The cinnamon sugar is great but by all means make different batches. Here’s some ideas:

  • Vanilla Glaze – mix 3/4 cup of powdered sugar with 1.5 tbsp milk and 0.5 tsp vanilla.
  • Chocolate glaze – add 2 tbsp of cocoa powder to the vanilla glaze recipe.
  • Pumpkin Spice Sugar
  • Powdered Sugar

What sort of oil should I use to fry these Cinnamon Sugar Donuts?

You should use a neutral flavored oil with a high smoke point. I recommend using vegetable oil – like canola – when making these fried donuts.

What temperature should the oil be for frying donuts?

You’ll need to watch the oil’s temperature carefully as you fry and adjust the heat as needed to maintain a temperature between 350°F and 360°F. It’s better to add donuts to slightly warmer-than-desired oil than oil that’s too cool. This is because the dough will bring the oil temperature down a few degrees.

batch of donuts on parchment.

Other breakfast recipes

  • Buttermilk Pancakes – Easy Mixed Berry Recipe
  • Blueberry Crumb Muffins
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes

I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you, including this delicious Cinnamon Sugar Donut recipe. I hope you try it, enjoy it, rate it and share it with your friends and family!

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batch of donuts on parchment.

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

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This Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts is a super quick donut recipe you can literally get up and make at any time. It does not require any mixing or kneading or any pre preparations.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 can Original Pillsbury Biscuit Dough I used the one with 8 biscuits
  • Cinnamon
  • Fine granulated white Sugar
  • Canola oil

Instructions

  • Open the biscuits and lay them flat on a wooden board. Grab a small round cookie cutter and make a hole in the middle of the biscuits. In a bowl mix some sugar and cinnamon together and have those ready.
  • In a deep frying pan, heat the canola oil to medium heat and fry the donuts until they are golden brown. Also fry the mini left over dough balls from the holes. These are the yummiest!
  • Remove the donuts and dip in the cinnamon sugar. Coat generously.
  • Lay on a rack for 5 minutes and then serve.

Notes

  • Fry the mini left over dough balls from the holes. These are so good!
  • Allow to sit for 5 mins on a wire rack before serving.
  • Use a deep fry thermometer to test oil temperature so donuts cook properly.
  • You can find a reliable candy/deep-fry thermometer for about $10 at most grocery stores and other chain retailers. 
  • Don’t try to fry all the donut holes at once, otherwise you’ll lower the temperature of the oil and they won’t fry properly.
  • The key is to eat these Cinnamon Sugar Donuts warm and fresh. As they sit longer, they become less fluffy and not as soft.
  • Make sure you use a big pan/pot, to avoid splatter.
  • Keep a close watch on the temperature if adding a new batch of donuts and give the heat a small boost as needed. 
  • You can adjust the amount of cinnamon, according to your taste.
  • Add a dash of cardamom for a spice twist – so good!

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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