Name: Glazed Vanilla Donuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can Pre-made Biscuits; 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 tablespoons Milk; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 cup Rainbow Sprinkles

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Glazed Vanilla Donuts

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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)

Glaze Temperature Control 🌡️
Keep your glaze at 110-120°F for optimal consistency—too hot and it'll be too thin, too cool and it won't coat smoothly or set properly.
Double-Dip Technique ✨
Dip donuts twice in the glaze with 2-3 minutes between dips to achieve that bakery-quality thick, shiny coating that doesn't drip off.
Sprinkle Application Timing 🎨
Add rainbow sprinkles within 30 seconds of glazing while the coating is still tacky—this ensures they stick permanently rather than sliding off as the glaze sets.
Vanilla Extract Boost 🥑
Use pure vanilla extract (not imitation) and add an extra ½ teaspoon to your glaze for a richer, more authentic vanilla flavor that elevates the entire donut.
Biscuit Selection Matters 🥐
Choose buttermilk biscuits over plain ones—they're naturally fluffier and more tender, creating the perfect foundation for your glazed donuts with superior texture.