Pumpkin Spice Biscuit Donuts (Printer-friendly)
Soft, spiced donuts made from biscuit dough with pumpkin filling and cinnamon sugar coating
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Donuts
01 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
02 - 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
03 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
04 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ For the Glaze
07 - 1 cup powdered sugar
08 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet to 350°F.
02 - Separate the biscuit dough into 8 rounds. Flatten each round slightly and cut a hole in the center with a 1-inch cutter or bottle cap to form a donut shape.
03 - Mix the pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl. Spread a thin layer between two biscuit rounds and press edges to seal. Reshape and cut the center hole again if needed. Repeat with remaining biscuits.
04 - Fry donuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
05 - Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. While still warm, toss donuts in the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
06 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled donuts if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish
- Uses pantry staples and canned dough for magic results
02 -
- Do not use pumpkin pie filling—only purée will work
- Let the oil return to temperature between batches for even frying
03 -
- Seal the filled edges tightly or the pumpkin may leak during frying
- Let glazed donuts set for 10 minutes before stacking