Pumpkin Spice Biscuit Donuts (Printable)

Fluffy biscuit dough donuts rolled in spiced cinnamon sugar for a cozy fall treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Biscuit Dough

01 - 2 cans (16 oz total) refrigerated biscuit dough

→ Pumpkin Spice Mix

02 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

→ Donut Coating

07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice mix (from above)

→ For Frying

09 - 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

→ Optional Glaze

10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix (from above)

# Directions:

01 - Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice in a small bowl. Reserve mixture for multiple uses.
02 - Mix granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of the prepared pumpkin spice blend in a wide, shallow bowl.
03 - Separate biscuits individually. Press a 1-inch round cutter or bottle cap through the center of each biscuit to create donut shape. Reserve cut centers for donut holes.
04 - Pour vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 350°F, maintaining temperature throughout frying process.
05 - Carefully lower 3-4 donuts into hot oil. Fry 1-2 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Cook donut holes approximately 1 minute total.
06 - Transfer fried donuts to paper towel-lined tray using a slotted spoon. Allow to drain briefly while still warm.
07 - Immediately toss warm donuts in spiced sugar mixture, pressing gently to ensure even coating on all sides.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and remaining pumpkin spice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled donuts or dip tops for extra sweetness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These come together in 25 minutes flat with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
  • The warm pumpkin spice coating makes the whole house smell like fall in the best possible way
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pot or the oil temperature will drop and your donuts will turn out greasy
  • The sugar coating only sticks when the donuts are warm, so work quickly after frying
03 -
  • Use a slotted spoon or spider strainer to lift donuts out of the oil without breaking them
  • Let the oil come back to temperature between batches for consistent results every time

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