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Cinnamon Roll Donuts Recipe

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These Cinnamon Roll Donuts are a delicious twist on classic cinnamon rolls, fried to golden perfection for a crispy exterior and soft, gooey inside. Made from canned cinnamon roll dough, they are cut into donut shapes, deep-fried until golden brown, and then generously topped with sweet icing. Perfect for an indulgent breakfast or a delightful snack.

Ingredients

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For the Donuts

  • 3½ to 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 12.4 ounces canned cinnamon rolls (8-count, your favorite brand; recipe uses Great Value)

For the Topping

  • 1 packet cinnamon roll icing (included with the cinnamon rolls)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Add 3½ to 4 cups of vegetable oil to a 10-inch skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Use a cooking thermometer to monitor the temperature, aiming for 340°F to 350°F to ensure proper frying heat.
  2. Prepare the cinnamon rolls: While the oil is heating, carefully unroll the canned cinnamon rolls and separate each roll without unrolling the dough. Slightly press down each cinnamon roll to flatten slightly. Set the icing packet aside for later.
  3. Cut out the donut holes: Use a large decorator’s tip, an apple corer, or a clean water bottle cap to press down and cut out the center of each cinnamon roll, forming the donut shape. Set the removed centers (donut holes) aside.
  4. Seal the edges: Pinch or press the seams of each cinnamon roll donut to ensure they are sealed to prevent them from pulling apart during frying.
  5. Prepare draining station: Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil from the fried donuts.
  6. Fry the donuts: When the oil reaches the target temperature (340°F–350°F), carefully add 3 to 4 cinnamon roll donuts at a time. Fry each side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown. Use a slotted metal spoon to gently flip the donuts to cook evenly. Monitor the temperature closely to avoid burning.
  7. Drain and repeat: Transfer the cooked donuts to the cooling rack to drain excess oil. Repeat frying the remaining cinnamon rolls and donut holes.
  8. Ice the donuts: Once all the donuts and donut holes are cooked and drained, open the icing packet and spread the icing over each donut using a knife or offset spatula. Serve warm for best taste.

Notes

  • Maintain oil temperature between 340°F and 350°F for optimal frying; too hot and the donuts will burn, too cool and they will absorb excess oil.
  • Seal the edges well to prevent the dough from unraveling during frying.
  • Use a slotted spoon to handle donuts carefully to avoid breaking them.
  • Donut holes cook quicker, so keep an eye on them during frying.
  • Serve donuts fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.

Keywords: cinnamon roll donuts, fried donuts, easy breakfast recipe, cinnamon rolls, homemade donut recipe

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