Pumpkin Spice Biscuit Donuts (Printable)
Warm, pillowy donuts spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then coated in sugar.
# 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
→ For Frying
09 - 2 cups vegetable oil
→ Optional Glaze
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice in a small bowl. Set aside for multiple uses.
02 - Mix granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of the prepared pumpkin spice blend in a wide, shallow bowl.
03 - Separate biscuit dough into individual pieces. Use a 1-inch round cutter or bottle cap to punch out center holes, creating donut shapes. Reserve cutouts for donut holes.
04 - Pour vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 350°F, maintaining steady temperature for even cooking.
05 - Carefully lower 3-4 donuts into hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Cook donut holes for approximately 1 minute total.
06 - Remove fried donuts using a slotted spoon. Transfer to paper towel-lined tray to drain briefly.
07 - Toss warm donuts immediately in spiced sugar mixture, ensuring even coverage on all surfaces.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled donuts or dip tops for added sweetness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in literally 25 minutes start to finish
- The shortcut dough produces texture that rivals any bakery donut
- That homemade pumpkin spice mix will become your secret weapon all season
02 -
- Oil temperature is nonnegotiabletoo cold and they'll grease bombs, too hot and they'll burn outside while staying raw inside
- The donut holes cook significantly faster than the full donuts, so keep a close watch or you'll have burnt nuggets
03 -
- Double the spice mix and store it in a small jar for pumpkin season emergencies
- If your dough is too cold from the fridge, let it sit for 10 minutes before frying for more even cooking