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Cinnamon Roll Donuts
Cinnamon roll donuts are soft and fluffy, with a sweet glaze that coats every inch. A cross between cinnamon rolls and donuts, they taste absolutely incredible.
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Cinnamon roll donuts are a tasty twist between ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls and delicious donuts. Shaped like donuts but loaded with all the best sweet and spiced flavors of cinnamon rolls, these indulgent treats taste absolutely incredible. With two simple ingredients, these warm cinnamon roll donuts are a brilliant way to enjoy your favorite canned cinnamon rolls!
Donut recipes are a decadent treat! Apple Donuts, Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, and Air Fryer Donuts are three more delicious donut recipes sure to delight your family and friends when they appear on the table.
Cinnamon Roll Donuts Ingredients
You will need:
- 3½ to 4 cups vegetable oil
- 12.4 ounces canned cinnamon rolls, 8 count (your favorite brand-I used Great Value)
Substitutions and Additions
ICING: If you like a LOT of icing, you can use canned cream cheese frosting to ice the donuts.
NUTS: You can add finely chopped pecans as an optional topping for these canned cinnamon roll donuts.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Donuts
PRO TIP: Instead of full-size donuts, you can simply cut all the cinnamon rolls into donut holes. Cook and frost as directed in the instructions.
STEP ONE: Add the oil to a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to properly gauge the temperature (325°F to 340°F is the target range). While the oil is heating, prepare the donuts.
STEP TWO: Unroll the can of cinnamon rolls and separate each cinnamon roll, being careful to keep the cinnamon rolls themselves from unrolling. Once unrolled, slightly press down each of the cinnamon rolls. Set the icing aside.
STEP THREE: Press down the center of the cinnamon roll by using a large decorator’s tip (for cake decorating), an apple corer, or even a clean water bottle cap to cut out the center. Set the donut hole aside. Repeat removing the remaining cinnamon roll centers.
STEP FOUR: Pinch or press the seams on the outer edge of the cinnamon roll together (it will pull apart if it is not sealed).
STEP FIVE: Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to place the cooked cinnamon roll donuts on to drain the excess oil.
PRO TIP: You can also use a 9×13 baking dish lined with paper towels.
STEP SIX: Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, carefully add 3 to 4 of the cinnamon rolls. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden. Use a slotted metal spoon to carefully turn the cinnamon roll over to continue cooking. Keep a close eye on the temperature to ensure you don’t burn the donuts. Place the cooked cinnamon roll donuts onto the prepared baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat the process for the remaining donuts and the donut holes (my favorite part).
STEP SEVEN: When all the donuts have been cooked, open the icing packet and, using a knife or offset spatula, spread the icing over the donuts and donut holes.
PRO TIP: If you want to drizzle the icing rather than spread it, you can put it in a microwave-safe bowl and warm it in the microwave for 15 seconds before pouring it over the donuts.
How to Serve Cinnamon Roll Donuts
Perfect for a holiday breakfast or just a relaxing weekend brunch, these gooey cinnamon donuts will make breakfast something to look forward to. Of course, donuts aren’t just for breakfast, they also make a decadent dessert! Top them with your favorite cream cheese icing, or serve them with caramel sauce and whipped cream for a truly decadent experience. Enjoy them with a warm mug of rich, homemade hot chocolate.
Storage
ON THE COUNTER: Store any leftovers of these easy cinnamon roll donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend that you store these delicious donuts in the refrigerator or freezer.
Cinnamon roll donuts are a cross between cinnamon rolls and delicious donuts and they taste amazing. Soft and fluffy, with a sweet and sticky glaze that coats every inch, these Cinnamon Roll Donuts are basically like eating cinnamon buns, but in donut form. Edible perfection, these donuts will practically disappear before your eyes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I store these cinnamon bun donuts?
This great recipe is the best the first day they are made, but you can store these in a single layer in an airtight container for two days.
Can I make these into donut holes?
This easy homemade donut recipe can also be used to make donut holes. In fact, you can use any pieces of dough you cut out of the donuts to make donut holes. They will not take long to cook in the oil, so keep an eye on them.
What is the best oil to use for deep frying?
Vegetable oil is the standard oil used for deep frying at home. It heats to the right temperature and won’t leave any extra taste on the finished product.
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Cinnamon Roll Donuts
Cinnamon roll donuts are soft and fluffy, with a sweet glaze that coats every inch. A cross between cinnamon rolls and donuts, they taste absolutely incredible.
Ingredients
- 3½ to 4 cups vegetable oil
- 12.4 ounces canned cinnamon rolls 8 count (your favorite brand-I used Great Value)
Instructions
- Add the oil to a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to properly gauge the temperature (325°F to 340°F is the target range). While the oil is heating, prepare the donuts.
- Unroll the can of cinnamon rolls and separate each cinnamon roll, being careful to keep the cinnamon rolls themselves from unrolling. Once unrolled, slightly press down each of the cinnamon rolls. Set the icing aside.
- Press down the center of the cinnamon roll by using a large decorator's tip (for cake decorating), an apple corer, or even a clean water bottle cap to cut out the center. Set the donut hole aside. Repeat removing the remaining cinnamon roll centers.
- Pinch or press the seams on the outer edge of the cinnamon roll together (it will pull apart if it is not sealed).
- Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to place the cooked cinnamon roll donuts on to drain the excess oil.
- Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, carefully add 3 to 4 of the cinnamon rolls. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden. Use a slotted metal spoon to carefully turn the cinnamon roll over to continue cooking. Keep a close eye on the temperature to ensure you don’t burn the donuts. Place the cooked cinnamon roll donuts onto the prepared baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat the process for the remaining donuts and the donut holes (my favorite part).
- When all the donuts have been cooked, open the icing packet and, using a knife or offset spatula, spread the icing over the donuts and donut holes.
Notes
Instead of full-size donuts, you can simply cut all the cinnamon rolls into donut holes. Cook and frost as directed in the instructions.
You can also use a 9×13 baking dish lined with paper towels.
If you want to drizzle the icing rather than spread it, you can put it in a microwave-safe bowl and warm it in the microwave for 15 seconds before pouring it over the donuts.
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