Easy Donut Holes (Made From Biscuit Dough)

Easy Donut Holes are made from canned biscuit dough and then deep-fried to a golden brown before being dipped in a sweet homemade glaze! Have a batch on the breakfast table in only 30 minutes!

Treat your family to another easy yet delicious batch of donuts by trying my Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts and Uncrustables Donuts!

These Easy Donut Holes are perfectly golden brown and crisp on the outside yet light and fluffy on the inside! Their sweet, sticky glaze will make everyone feel like their eating dessert for breakfast!

Pair a few of these Glazed Donuts with a Breve Latte or your favorite cup of coffee! Then sit back and enjoy a slow morning of sipping and munching!

Since this is an easy donut recipe made with just a can of biscuits and 3-ingredient glaze you’ll be able to have as many slow mornings as you’d like!

5 Reasons Why This Recipe Works!

• Quick Breakfast Option! This recipe puts a delicious breakfast in front of your family in 30 minutes or less!
• Feeds A Crowd! You’re left with over three dozen Glazed Donut Holes so there’s plenty to go around!
• Inexpensive! Since the glaze is made with pantry staple ingredients all you’ll need to grab is a can of biscuits!
• Easy To Make! Simply cut up the biscuits, deep fry them, and then dip the Donuts in the homemade glaze! Making donuts at home doesn’t get any easier!
• Toppings! If the vanilla glaze isn’t your thing you could also top them with a sprinkle of cozy cinnamon sugar!

Ingredient Notes

Whip up this Easy Donut Hole Recipe in no time using super minimal ingredients! All that’s needed to make the donuts themselves are a can of Flaky Jumbo Biscuits.

Each biscuit will then get cut into sixths before being rolled into Doughnut Balls. Afterward, the donuts get deep-fried in a pot of vegetable oil on the stovetop.

The donuts will then take a dip in the homemade glaze for a full coating of sweet, sticky goodness! To make this you’ll need powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract.

How To Make Glazed Donut Holes

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy bottom pan over medium-high heat.
2. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
3. Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Set this glaze topping to the side.
4. Cut each biscuit into 6 pieces. Afterward, roll each piece in your hand to make them the shape of a donut hole.
5. Carefully place a few donut holes into the hot oil by using a slotted spoon. Deep fry them until they’ve become golden brown.
6. Remove the doughnuts and place them on the paper towel lined baking sheet. Allow them to drain and slightly cool.
7. Dip each donut into the glaze by using a fork or tongs. Then transfer the glazed donuts to a wire rack to set.

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Make The Cinnamon Sugar For a Topping Variation

Whisk together 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Then sprinkle the mixture over the warm Donut Holes.

How Long Will Leftover Donut Holes Last For?

If you store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator they’ll last for up to 3 days.

Can I Make These To Freeze And Enjoy Later?

Yes, you can! To freeze them, first, allow them to cool from deep frying. Then spread them out on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer.

Once the donuts are completely frozen place them in a freezer Ziploc bag and squeeze out the excess air. Store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

How Come The Donuts Seem Really Oily?

If the donuts come out oily, then it’s very likely the oil was not hot enough. This means the donuts spent too long in the oil in order to cook.

It can be hard to keep oil at just the right temperature but try to aim for 350 degrees F. I’d then suggest testing one donut hole first before deep-frying a whole batch.

Can I Deep-Fry The Donuts In Olive Oil Instead Of Vegetable Oil?

Unfortunately no, since olive oil has a very low smoke point it’s not a good candidate for deep frying. Instead, I’d suggest replacing it with canola oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, or sunflower oil.

Could I Use Water In The Glaze Recipe Instead Of Milk?

You sure can!

These Doughnut Balls always bring an extra touch of happiness to my family when they see them coming to the breakfast table! Here are more delicious donut recipes to try that will bring the same to you and your family!

• Baked Blueberry Donuts – Studded with juicy sweet blueberries and topped with a homemade blueberry icing!
• Coffee Donuts – Donuts made with espresso powder then finished off with a sweet coffee glaze and chocolate sprinkles!
• Air Fryer Chocolate Donuts – Soft, fluffy donuts that are loaded with the best chocolate flavor!
• Brioche Donuts with Vanilla Cream – Complete with step-by-step directions these homemade donuts are perfectly crisp and light!
• Baked Strawberry Glazed Donuts – Fresh strawberries, strawberry yogurt, and strawberry preserves combine to create the ultimate strawberry donut!

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