Description
A delightful and sweet treat, these Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are perfectly complemented by a creamy peanut butter dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/2 cup (125 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk (for dip)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for dip)
- Pinch of salt (for dip)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove donut holes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, roll the donut holes in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar until fully coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Add a bit more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve the cinnamon sugar donut holes warm with the peanut butter dip on the side.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained for even frying.
- These donut holes are best served warm.
- Adjust the peanut butter dip consistency with more milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole with dip
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg