Cinnamon Drop Doughnuts
Elevate your dessert game with these delightful Cinnamon Drop Doughnuts, a quick and easy recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an irresistible snack. Featuring a lusciously soft interior and a golden, crisp exterior, these bite-sized fried treats are infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, making every bite heavenly. Rolled in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar coating while still warm, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. With just 15 minutes of prep and no special donut pan required, this recipe relies on simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and eggs. Perfectly fried to golden perfection in vegetable oil, these homemade doughnuts are a delightful indulgence that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa. Try these easy-to-make cinnamon doughnuts today and experience the ultimate comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold together until a thick batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the correct temperature.
Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop 1-tablespoon portions of batter into the hot oil. Fry about 6-8 doughnuts at a time, depending on the size of your pot, to avoid overcrowding.
Fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they puff up and turn golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
While the doughnuts are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Serve the cinnamon drop doughnuts immediately while warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 985.1 g | 1263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.6 g | 778% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 2264 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 353.2 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 653 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
