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apple cider donuts stacked on a white serving plate
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Apple Cider Glazed Donuts

Easy apple cider glazed donuts are a celebration of fall flavors in donut form. Tossed in a cinnamon sugar coating and drizzled with a warm apple cider glaze each bite is melt in your mouth perfection!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 617kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 1 16.3 oz can refrigerated biscuit dough, NOT flaky or butter flavored
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp warm apple cider
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • canola oil, for frying
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Instructions

  • In a dutch oven, or cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees.
    canola oil, for frying
  • In a small, shallow bowl, use a fork to whisk together the regular sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
    1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup sugar
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cider and powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth and completely incorporated.
    3 tbsp warm apple cider, 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Separate the dough into the 8 precut biscuits. Using a small cutter, like a large water bottle lid, cut out holes in the middle. Save the circles for donut holes.
    1 16.3 oz can refrigerated biscuit dough, NOT flaky or butter flavored
  • Working in batches of 2-3, add the dough to the hot oil, frying each side until golden brown. Remove the cooked donuts to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Carefully transfer the warm donuts to the cinnamon sugar mixture and gently toss to coat evenly. Transfer the coated donuts to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining biscuit dough until all the donuts are cooked, coated, and cooled.
  • Drizzle the warm apple cider glass out evenly over the donuts, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • A cooking thermometer or candy thermometer will ensure that the oil is the right temperature.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the pan. Overcrowding will lower the temperature of the oil and result in unevenly cooked donuts.
  • A spider spoon or tongs works really well to remove the donuts from the oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg