Who doesn’t love a sweet little treat that fits right in your hand? These cinnamon sugar donut holes are soft, sweet, and baked not fried! They taste like a cozy hug and are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. I made them using a mix of almond flour and gluten-free flour, but you can totally switch things up with what you have at home. The best part? They’re super easy to make, and you don’t even need a fancy fryer!
Let’s get into the sugary magic!
Method
Preheat & Prep the Pan
First things first preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating up, go ahead and grease your donut hole pan well to make sure the donuts don’t stick after baking. Don’t have a donut hole pan? No worries! A mini muffin tin or even a regular donut pan works just fine. Just know the shape might be a little different, but they’ll taste just as good.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, pour in your milk and crack in the egg. Whisk them together until they’re nice and blended. This step is important because it helps everything mix evenly when you add the dry ingredients.
Add the Dry Ingredients
Now it’s time to add in the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir the mixture just until everything comes together into a smooth batter. Don’t overmix here overmixing can make the donuts tough instead of soft and fluffy.
Scoop into the Pan
Once your batter is ready, use a small cookie scoop to scoop it evenly into the donut hole pan. Try to fill each cavity about 3/4 full. This recipe makes around 15 donut holes, so you might need to bake them in two batches if your pan is smaller.
Bake
Slide your pan into the oven and bake the donut holes for 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them toward the end they’re done when the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Your kitchen will smell like a cinnamon dream!
Cool Before Coating
Once baked, take the donut holes out of the pan and let them cool completely on a wire rack. This step is super important if they’re still warm, the coating won’t stick well and might melt off instead of staying sugary and crisp.
Dip & Roll in Cinnamon Sugar
Now for the fun part! Pour a little milk into a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the coating. One by one, LIGHTLY dip each donut hole into the milk. Don’t soak them just a quick dip to help the sugar stick. Then immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
Time to Enjoy
That’s it your cinnamon sugar donut holes are ready to be devoured! Serve them fresh, warm, and sweet. Perfect for snacking, sharing, or keeping all to yourself (no judgment!).
Necessary Tools
- Donut hole pan (or regular donut pan)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie scoop (small works best!)
- Small bowls (for coating)
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy15
servings10
minutes10
minutes20
minutesIngredients
For the donut holes
2/3 cup almond flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1:1 flour)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar (I used coconut sugar)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup milk (I used almond milk)
1 egg
For the cinnamon sugar coating
A splash of milk
1 & 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar (I used coconut sugar)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your donut hole pan. If you don’t have one, a mini muffin tin or donut pan works great too!
- In a big mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Now, add the rest of the ingredients and mix until everything looks smooth and blended.
- Scoop the batter into your donut pan using a small cookie scoop. This recipe makes about 15 donut holes.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Your kitchen is going to smell amazing!
- Let them cool completely. Then, pour a little milk into a small bowl.
- Lightly dip each donut hole in milk, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mix.
- That’s it enjoy your homemade cinnamon sugar donut holes!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter! Stir just until everything comes together to keep them soft and fluffy.
- Be gentle when dipping in milk for the coating too much liquid can make them soggy. A light dip is all you need.
- Make sure they’re cool before coating so the sugar sticks and doesn’t melt right off.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve them warm with a cold glass of almond milk or hot cocoa
- Great for a party snack platter with fruit and other mini treats
- Add a little drizzle of icing or melted chocolate for a dessert twist
- Pack them in lunchboxes for a fun surprise!
Fun Fact
Did you know donut holes were originally made from the centers of traditional donuts? Instead of throwing away the middle part, someone thought, “Why not bake those too?” And boom donut holes were born!
Conclusion
There you go cinnamon sugar donut holes that are simple, yummy, and totally homemade! These are perfect for anyone who loves cozy flavors and bite-sized goodies. Try them out, switch up the flours or sugars if you like, and most importantly, have fun baking!
