Name: Peanut Butter Donuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 10, 2026

These Peanut Butter Donuts are about to become your new favorite. Made with pre-made biscuits and a creamy peanut butter glaze, they deliver that warm, bakery-style indulgence without the fuss. Whether you’re whipping them up for a weekend brunch or a sweet afternoon snack, this shortcut recipe brings big flavor with minimal effort.

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Peanut Butter 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.

Melt the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 25 seconds, stir and reheat as needed.

Sift the powdered sugar into the melted peanut butter, then stir in 1 Tablespoon of milk and the vanilla extract.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Biscuit Dough Hack 🥐
Chill the biscuit dough for 15 minutes before cutting and frying to help maintain the shape and prevent excessive spreading during cooking.
Peanut Butter Glaze Perfection 🥜
Warm the peanut butter slightly before mixing with powdered sugar to create a smoother, more easily spreadable glaze that coats the donuts evenly.
Oil Temperature Precision 🌡️
Use a candy thermometer to maintain oil at 350°F for optimal donut frying - too low and they'll be greasy, too high and they'll burn quickly.
Crushing Technique 💥
Use a rolling pin or food processor to crush peanuts to a consistent, fine texture that will adhere perfectly to the donut's glaze.
Drain and Cool Method 💨
Place freshly fried donuts on a wire rack with paper towels underneath to allow excess oil to drip away while keeping the donuts crisp.