Biscuit Dough Donut Holes Recipe

Looking for a sweet anytime treat? Check out this delicious Biscuit Dough Donut Holes recipe! They’re simple to make, only take a few ingredients, and oh so yummy!

I’m not a huge donut fan and part of it has to do with the size of them. It’s just too much sweetness for me. But these cinnamon sugar donuts are perfect! Just the right amount of sweetness perfectly balanced with the cinnamon.

Biscuit Dough Donut Holes Recipe

This recipe will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Get ready to sweeten up your day with these delicious sweet treats. 

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 can buttermilk Pillsbury Grands biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
• Vegetable oil for deep frying
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Chocolate Dipping Sauce:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

Open the package of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.

Heat a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil to 1-inch depth. Heat the oil to 350F.

Drop a few dough balls into the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the donut holes from the oil and place on a cooling rack or paper towels to drain off excess oil and cool slightly. Repeat this process with the remaining dough balls, frying in small batches until all are cooked.

On a plate or in a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll the donut holes in the sugar mixture.

To make the chocolate dipping sauce, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream in a microwave safe bowl.

Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir the mixture until smooth.

Dip the donuts into the chocolate sauce if desired.

Notes:

Any biscuit dough can be used, but I recommend avoiding the flaky layers variety because they tend to separate when frying.

The temperature of the oil is very important because if it’s too high the donut holes will brown too quickly and the inside of the donut holes will be doughy. If the temperature is too low the donut holes will take on too much oil and end up greasy. A deep fry thermometer is helpful. 

The leftover donut holes can be kept in an airtight food storage container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to three days. The chocolate dip can be kept for up to five days.

Tip: to be sure the donut holes won’t be doughy inside, fry one donut hole and remove from the oil then cut it open to see if it’s cooked through. If it’s doughy, lower the temperature by 25F and test another donut hole until you find the best temperature to fry the donut holes. Many things can impact the results, so a quick test is the best way to ensure the best results.

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Biscuit Dough Donut Holes

Looking for a sweet anytime treat? Check out this delicious Biscuit Dough Donut Holes recipe! They're simple to make, only take a few ingredients, and oh so yummy!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American/Canadian

Keyword donuts

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 can buttermilk Pillsbury Grands biscuit dough 8 biscuits
• Vegetable oil for deep frying
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Chocolate Dipping Sauce:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. Open the package of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
2. Heat a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil to 1-inch depth. Heat the oil to 350F.
3. Drop a few dough balls into the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the donut holes from the oil and place on a cooling rack or paper towels to drain off excess oil and cool slightly. Repeat this process with the remaining dough balls, frying in small batches until all are cooked.
4. On a plate or in a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll the donut holes in the sugar mixture.
5. To make the chocolate dipping sauce, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir the mixture until smooth.

Recipe Notes

• Any biscuit dough can be used, but I recommend avoiding the flaky layers variety because they tend to separate when frying.
• The temperature of the oil is very important because if it’s too high the donut holes will brown too quickly and the inside of the donut holes will be doughy. If the temperature is too low the donut holes will take on too much oil and end up greasy. A deep fry thermometer is helpful.
• The leftover donut holes can be kept in an airtight food storage container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to three days. The chocolate dip can be kept for up to five days.
• Tip: to be sure the donut holes won’t be doughy inside, fry one donut hole and remove from the oil then cut it open to see if it’s cooked through. If it’s doughy, lower the temperature by 25F and test another donut hole until you find the best temperature to fry the donut holes. Many things can impact the results, so a quick test is the best way to ensure the best results.

Nutrition Facts

Biscuit Dough Donut Holes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 0.04g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 38mg2%

Potassium 154mg4%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 233IU5%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 36mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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