Name: Honey Glazed Donut Holes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 32 pieces
Cuisine: American

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

February 10, 2026

These Honey Glazed Donut Holes are fast, simple, and satisfying. No yeast, no proofing, no mixer. Just cut, roll, fry, and coat. They’re ready in under 15 minutes and the perfect sweet treat. These may just become your new family Sunday morning tradition. On a Sunday morning when I want to make a special treat for breakfast or brunch, this is my quick and easy go-to treat. Everyone loves my honey glazed donut holes.

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Honey Glazed Donut Holes

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.

Set a cooling rack over a baking tray and set aside for the glazed donut holes.

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

Cut each biscuit with a small circular cookie cutter, then shape similarly sized balls of dough with the remaining biscuit dough.

Once oil is hot, fry donut holes in groups of 5 or 6 for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown. Set fried donut holes on the paper towel lined plate.

Honey Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, honey and hot water.

Sift the powdered icing sugar into the butter mixture, whisk together to form a thick glaze.

Whisk in the vanilla extract, then in groups of 4-5, dip the donut holes in the honey glaze.

Set the glazed donuts on the prepared cooling rack over a baking sheet.

Allow to set for 30 minutes until dry to the touch.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Oil Temperature Precision 🌡️
Use a candy thermometer to maintain oil at exactly 350-375°F for perfectly golden, crispy donut holes without burning.
Dough Cutting Hack 🔪
Use a sharp pizza cutter or bench scraper to create uniform donut hole sizes, ensuring consistent cooking and professional appearance.
Honey Glaze Technique 🍯
Warm the honey slightly before glazing to help it coat more smoothly and create a glossier, more even finish on the donut holes.
Drainage Strategy 💧
Place freshly fried donut holes on a wire rack over a baking sheet to allow excess oil to drip off, maintaining crispiness.
Sugar Coating Pro Tip 🍬
Sift powdered sugar through a fine mesh strainer for a more elegant, even coating that prevents clumping.