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Cinnamon Roll Donuts
Soft, fluffy, and sweet, cinnamon roll donuts are a cross between cinnamon rolls and donuts that makes the best breakfast treat.
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A tasty twist between ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls and delicious donuts, these Cinnamon Roll Donuts taste absolutely incredible. Made with your favorite canned cinnamon rolls, they’re basically like eating cinnamon buns for breakfast, but in donut form.
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Why choose between cinnamon rolls and donuts when you can have the best of both in one gooey warm breakfast treat. These two-ingredient cinnamon roll donuts are so good that they will disappear before your eyes.
Soft and fluffy, with a sweet and sticky glaze that coats every inch, these cinnamon roll donuts make the best breakfast treat. Enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee or some homemade hot chocolate.
Perfect for a holiday breakfast or just a relaxing weekend brunch, these gooey cinnamon donuts will make breakfast something to look forward to. Delight your family with this delicious donut treat.
Cinnamon Roll Donuts Ingredients
- Oil - vegetable oil
- Cinnamon rolls - 8-count canned cinnamon rolls (your favorite brand-I used Great Value)
If you want to drizzle the icing rather than spread it, you can put it in a microwave-safe bowl and warm it in the microwave for 15 seconds before pouring it over the donuts. And, if you like your cinnamon rolls with a lot of icing, you can use canned cream cheese frosting to add extra icing to the donuts.
Do you like your cinnamon rolls with some extra toppings, like nuts or chocolate chips? You can add toppings to your canned cinnamon roll donuts, like finely chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, or caramel drizzle.
Instead of full-size donuts, you can also cut all the cinnamon rolls into donut holes. They will not take long to cook in the oil, so keep an eye on them.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Donuts
FIRST STEP: Add the oil to a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to properly gauge the temperature (325°F to 340°F is the target range). While the oil is heating, prepare the donuts.
SECOND STEP: Unroll the can of cinnamon rolls and separate each cinnamon roll, being careful to keep the cinnamon rolls themselves from unrolling. Once unrolled, slightly press down each of the cinnamon rolls. Set the icing aside.
THIRD STEP: Press down the center of the cinnamon roll by using a large decorator's tip (for cake decorating), an apple corer, or even a clean water bottle cap to cut out the center. Set the donut hole aside. Repeat removing the remaining cinnamon roll centers.
FOURTH STEP: Pinch or press the seams on the outer edge of the cinnamon roll together (it will pull apart if it is not sealed).
FIFTH STEP: Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to place the cooked cinnamon roll donuts on to drain the excess oil.
SIXTH STEP: Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, carefully add 3 to 4 of the cinnamon rolls. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden. Use a slotted metal spoon to carefully turn the cinnamon roll over to continue cooking. Keep a close eye on the temperature to ensure you don’t burn the donuts. Place the cooked cinnamon roll donuts onto the prepared baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat the process for the remaining donuts and the donut holes (my favorite part).
SEVENTH STEP: When all the donuts have been cooked, open the icing packet and, using a knife or offset spatula, spread the icing over the donuts and donut holes.
Can I make these into donut holes?
Yes! This easy homemade donut recipe can also be used to make donut holes. In fact, you can use any pieces of dough you cut out of the donuts to make donut holes. They will not take long to cook in the oil, so keep an eye on them.
What is the best oil to use for deep frying?
We recommend vegetable oil, as it is the standard oil used for deep frying at home. It heats to the right temperature and won’t leave any extra taste on the finished product.
Can I freeze leftover cinnamon bun donuts?
These donuts are the best the first day they are made. You can store these in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for two days, but we don’t recommend that you store these donuts in the freezer.
How to Store Cinnamon Roll Donuts
ON THE COUNTER: Store any leftovers of these easy cinnamon roll donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend that you store these delicious donuts in the freezer.
Cinnamon Roll Donuts
Soft, fluffy, and sweet, cinnamon roll donuts are a cross between cinnamon rolls and donuts that makes the best breakfast treat.
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Ingredients
- 3½ to 4 cups vegetable oil
- 12.4 ounces canned cinnamon rolls (8 count (your favorite brand-I used Great Value))
DIRECTIONS
- Add the oil to a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to properly gauge the temperature (325°F to 340°F is the target range). While the oil is heating, prepare the donuts.
- Unroll the can of cinnamon rolls and separate each cinnamon roll, being careful to keep the cinnamon rolls themselves from unrolling. Once unrolled, slightly press down each of the cinnamon rolls. Set the icing aside.
- Press down the center of the cinnamon roll by using a large decorator's tip (for cake decorating), an apple corer, or even a clean water bottle cap to cut out the center. Set the donut hole aside. Repeat removing the remaining cinnamon roll centers.
- Pinch or press the seams on the outer edge of the cinnamon roll together (it will pull apart if it is not sealed).
- Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to place the cooked cinnamon roll donuts on to drain the excess oil.
- Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, carefully add 3 to 4 of the cinnamon rolls. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden. Use a slotted metal spoon to carefully turn the cinnamon roll over to continue cooking. Keep a close eye on the temperature to ensure you don’t burn the donuts. Place the cooked cinnamon roll donuts onto the prepared baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat the process for the remaining donuts and the donut holes (my favorite part).
- When all the donuts have been cooked, open the icing packet and, using a knife or offset spatula, spread the icing over the donuts and donut holes.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 315mg | Sugar: 10g | Iron: 1mg
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Sherry Dtanderfer says
I can’t wait to try some of these!