Name: Glazed Vanilla Donuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American

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February 10, 2026

This Vanilla Donut recipe, with their sweet glaze, is a homemade treat that tastes just like they came from your favorite bakery. This easy recipe walks you through every step to make a soft, fluffy vanilla donut with a shiny, sweet glaze that sets just right—whether you’re baking or frying. It’s a no-fuss way to get your donut fix without leaving home.

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Glazed Vanilla Donuts

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Place a cooling rack over a baking tray and set aside.

Place your frying oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Use a candy thermometer to ensure you bring the oil to 350F.

Cut out the center of each biscuit and then stretch the biscuit a bit to make the hole and biscuit donut wider – approximately by 1/2″.

Once oil is hot, fry each donut individually for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.

Set each fried donut on the cooling rack to allow excess oil to drip off.

Once all donuts have been fried, turn off the heat for the oil.

Sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl.

Whisk in the milk, vanilla extract and salt.

Dip each donut into the vanilla glaze, then place back on the cooling rack and immediately sprinkle on sprinkles, if using.

Allow to sit until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Biscuit Temperature Trick 🌡️
Let pre-made biscuits sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting to ensure more even shaping and prevent tough donuts.
Glaze Consistency Magic 🥄
Add powdered sugar gradually to your glaze and use warm milk to achieve the perfect smooth, drippable texture that coats donuts beautifully.
Sprinkle Pro Technique 🌈
Immediately add rainbow sprinkles right after glazing while the surface is still wet to ensure maximum sprinkle adherence and vibrant color.
Oil Temperature Control 🔥
Use a candy thermometer to maintain consistent 350°F oil temperature when frying, which ensures golden-brown donuts without greasiness.
Vanilla Extract Enhancement 🍶
Use pure vanilla extract and add an extra pinch of salt to amplify and round out the vanilla flavor in your donuts.