Cinnamon Roll Donut Holes

Bring the irresistible flavor of cinnamon rolls to bite-sized perfection with these baked Cinnamon Roll Donut Holes! These soft, fluffy treats are swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze, making them the ultimate indulgence for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Easy to make, baked (not fried), and perfect for sharing, these donut holes are a delightful twist on a classic favorite that everyone will love!

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Donut Hole Batter

• 1 ¼ cup milk (regular or non-dairy)
• ½ cup melted butter (regular or plant-based)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
• ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar (for cinnamon swirl)

Cream Cheese Icing

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoon melted butter (regular or plant-based)
• 4 ounces cream cheese (regular or plant-based)

Instructions

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Donut Holes

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your silicone donut hole molds with non-stick spray and place them on a cookie sheet.
2. Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a smooth batter forms. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and brown sugar. Then, fold it into the batter to create swirls without fully mixing it.
3. Fill the Molds: Spoon the batter into the silicone donut hole molds, filling each about ⅔ to ¾ full.
4. Bake: Bake the donut holes for 20 minutes or until they are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the molds for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
5. Prepare the Glaze: While the donut holes cool, make the cream cheese icing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
6. Frost and Serve: Once the donut holes are completely cooled, dip or drizzle them with the cream cheese icing. Enjoy immediately or store for later!

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Cinnamon Roll Donut Holes

Jillian Glenn

Bite-sized perfection awaits with these Cinnamon Roll Donut Holes! Soft and fluffy on the inside with a golden-baked exterior, each donut hole is infused with warm cinnamon sugar and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, a delightful snack, or an after-dinner treat, these baked (not fried!) donut holes bring the nostalgic flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in a fun, easy-to-make form. Irresistibly sweet and wonderfully light, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Servings 60

Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

• Large Mixing Bowl
• medium mixing bowl
• small mixing bowl
• measuring cups and spoons
• silicone donut hole molds
• whisk or electric hand mixer

Ingredients

  

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Cinnamon Roll Donut Hole Batter

• 1 ¼ cup milk regular or non-dairy
• ½ cup melted butter regular or plant-based
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• a pinch of salt
• 2 cup regular or gluten-free all purpose flour

Cinnamon Swirl

• ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Cream Cheese Icing

• 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 tablespoon melted butter regular or plant-based
• 4 ounces cream cheese regular or plant-based

Instructions

 

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Donuts

• Begin by preheating the oven to 350. Grease your silicone donut hole molds with non-stick baking spray and place them onto a cookie sheet.
• In a large mixing bowl, use a fork or spoon to mix the milk, melted butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla together. Then, add the flour and mix until a smooth batter forms. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the cinnamon and brown sugar together. Fold it into the batter so that there are cinnamn swirls in the batter.
• Fill each silicone donut hole mold about ⅔ to ¾ of the way full with the cinnamon roll donut batter. Bake the donut holes in the oven for 20 minutes or until they are golden. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack.
• While the donuts cool, make your cream cheese frosting by mixing the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and cream cheese together with a whisk or electric hand mixer. Frost your donuts holes and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.2mg

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