If you're a fan of sweet treats, you'll love this delicious and simple recipe for homemade cinnamon sugar donut holes. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for enjoying any time of day, and they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil, for frying
This image shows all the ingredients needed to make the cinnamon sugar donut holes. The ingredients are laid out on a wooden surface, with bowls of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, milk, yogurt, egg, butter, and vanilla extract visible.
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop small balls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the donut holes with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tbsp of ground cinnamon.
- While the donut holes are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
This image shows a close-up of the cinnamon sugar donut holes once they have been fried and rolled in the cinnamon sugar mixture. The donut holes are golden brown and coated in a generous layer of cinnamon sugar.