Soft Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
Delicious soft donut holes rolled in warm cinnamon sugar, perfect for enjoying with coffee.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder Ensure it's fresh for best lift
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon Use fresh cinnamon for better flavor
Wet ingredients
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk Whole milk preferred
- 1 tsp vanilla extract For added flavor
- 4 tbsp butter Melted, for rolling
Frying and coating
- 2 cups oil Neutral oil for frying, like vegetable or canola
- 1/2 cup sugar For rolling in cinnamon sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Set up your frying area with oil in a pot, and the melted butter and cinnamon sugar mixture nearby.
Frying
- Heat the oil to 350°F (medium heat). Test the oil with a small drop of batter.
- Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, ensuring the centers are cooked through.
- Remove donut holes and drain on paper towels for a minute before rolling in melted butter and dipping in cinnamon sugar.
Notes
Enjoy donut holes warm for the best texture and flavor. If frying is not your thing, they can be baked in a mini muffin pan for a different take.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 35mgSugar: 3g