Ingredients
1 (16.3-ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3–4 cups vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. 1. Open the biscuit dough and separate each biscuit. Cut each biscuit into 4-6 bite-sized pieces. 2. In a shallow bowl, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Stir well. 3. Pour 3-4 cups oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of about 2-3 inches. Heat over medium heat to 350-360°F (175-180°C). 4. Carefully drop a few dough pieces into the hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed. Use a slotted spoon to flip and remove. 5. Drain on paper towels for about 30 seconds, then immediately toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated. Set on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining dough. 6. For the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk (up to 1 more tablespoon) if needed for drizzling consistency. 7. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm donut bites. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Maintain oil temperature between 350-360°F to prevent greasiness. Coat with cinnamon sugar while still warm for best adherence. Cream cheese should be at room temperature to avoid lumps in the glaze. For a change, try substituting crescent roll dough or adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours or refrigerated for 2-3 days. Reheat in a microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: breakfast, dessert, snack
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 donut bites
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
