Heart Shaped Doughnut Holes
These mini doughnut holes are shaped like hearts and made from cinnamon roll dough. They’re fried, glazed and tossed in cinnamon sugar. A simple strawberry cream cheese dip makes them even better.
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Dutch Oven or Large Saucepan
- Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter 2-Inch
- Food Processor or Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Can cinnamon rolls dough pre-made
- canola oil for frying
- ¼ Cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 Cups icing sugar
- ¼ Cup milk warmed
- 4 Ounces cream cheese
- ½ Cup strawberries fresh
- 2 Tablespoons icing sugar
- 1 Tablespoon whipping cream
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Doughnuts
- In a Dutch oven or saucepan, heat 2 inches of canola oil to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix granulated sugar with cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk powdered sugar and warm milk.
- Lightly flour a flat surface area or cutting board. Separate the biscuits and roll flat with a rolling pin to about ½-inch thick. Use a 2-inch heart shaped cookie cutter to cut dough into small hearts.
Fry Them
- Carefully drop the hearts into the canola oil and fry for 1 minute per side. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
- Place donuts on a wire rack over a cookie sheet or covered surface to catch any spills.
- Brush donuts with glaze, then dip both sides in cinnamon sugar mixture. It's best to do one at a time so the glaze does not set before dipping.
- Repeat with all donuts.
Prepare the Dip
- Add cream cheese, strawberries, sugar, whipping cream, and vanilla extract to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the mini heart shaped donuts with dip.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the oil: Fry in batches so they cook evenly.
Use a thermometer: Keep the oil at the right temperature for even frying.
Glaze while warm: That way the sugar coating sticks perfectly.
Serve immediately: These are best enjoyed fresh while still warm and crisp.
Use a thermometer: Keep the oil at the right temperature for even frying.
Glaze while warm: That way the sugar coating sticks perfectly.
Serve immediately: These are best enjoyed fresh while still warm and crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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