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Donut Bites

January 19, 2015 > by Mary AnnJump to RecipePrint Recipe
Donut Bites

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Perfectly poppable, these donut Bites are hard to resist! FIlled with jam and coated with cinnamon, they’re such a treat!

Donut Bites

I am not sure if you are going to really love me for sharing this recipe or really hate me! Just remember my intentions were good I swear.

Donut Bites

I found this recipe over the holidays when I was browsing Pinterest. I chose not to share it earlier because I figured you probably already had your fill of goodies between Thanksgiving and Christmas and come January you may need a little somethin’ somethin’ special to serve up as a  little breakfast treat!

Donut Bites

At first I was a bit skeptical because the dough is not homemade from scratch, but let’s face it sometimes you just don’t have the time and you need a quick donut fix! Both my boys gave these the thumbs up! These donut bites are so simple and the big bonus is that you only need a few ingredients which I love when I am in a hurry but still want something that tastes homemade. Instead of just dipping them in sugar I gave you three options. I did a cinnamon sugar dipping mixture, a glaze and even some with jelly! Pick one, two or do all three.There is only one tough thing about this donut bite and that is stepping away from the plate! Good luck!

Donut Bites

Donut Bites

Donut Bites

Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Servings: 32 pieces
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Pillsbury Grands Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Canola Oil
  • Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Glaze:
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 3 Tbsp. butter melted
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with 2 inches of canola oil and heat over medium low heat. Place a wire rack over a paper towel lined baking sheet.
  • Cut each biscuit into fourths. Use Rachel Ray's hint to test to see if the oil is hot enough by dipping the handle of a wooden spoon into the center of the pot of hot oil. If the oil starts to bubble around the handle it is ready. Carefully drop 6- 8 pieces into the hot oil. You don't want to over crowd the pot so do not put in more than 8. The donuts cook fast so watch them so they do not burn. If they are browning too quickly turn the temperature down a little. Cook until the first side is a golden brown and then flip to brown the other side. I cooked mine for about 3-4 minutes total. I used tongs to turn the donuts and remove them from the pot. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
  • For cinnamon sugar donuts mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • For the glaze whisk the confectioners sugar, milk and melted butter until smooth.
  • For jelly donuts fill a small squeeze bottle with raspberry jam or fill a piping bag with a #12 Wilton decorating tip with the raspberry jam.
  • Gently toss the warm donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture, the glaze or insert the tip of the squeeze bottle or piping bag into the donut bite and fill with jam.
  • *Please be very careful with the hot oil. Making anything with hot oil is not a kid friendly activity. Tell the kids it is their job to eat them and your job to make them!
Course: 30 minutes
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  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche

    I don’t think it gets any better than jam filled donut bites. These look incredibly delicious and if I was to make the recipe, they definitely would not last for very long.. I have no self control when it comes to sweet moorish nibbles like these!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      Neither do I Thalia! I am glad my boys were home to help eat them.

      Reply
  2. Sally

    These look incredible! I especially love the jam filled bites. Jelly donuts are my favorite, Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      Thanks so much Sally!

      Reply
  3. Patty V

    These donut bites were so easy to make and so delicious! Hard to believe the dough isn’t homemade. The perfect treat on a cold Saturday morning here in the Midwest. Two thumbs up from your niece and nephews in Missouri!!!

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    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      Yay! Glad u all liked them!

      Reply
  4. Michael @ Michael's Woodcraft

    Those look delicious and easy to make! I am going to give these a try on Sunday.

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    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      I think you’ll love those! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Teri Weller

    I’m new at this how do you get the dough into a circle like that?

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    • Mary Ann

      Hi Terri! No problem! They’r actually not perfect circles. You just take each biscuit and cut them in quarters. When they cook up in the oil they puff up and look somewhat similar to a circle, but they’re not perfect circles. It won’t matter because they taste delicious any shape they happen to turn out! Thanks so much for following and commenting! Happy Easter!

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