If you love the cinnamon roll donuts Krispy Kreme offers, you've got to try these! They're the best Pillsbury cinnamon roll donuts recipe - easy fried (or baked) canned cinnamon roll donuts, no yeast needed! One of the best cinnamon roll hacks -- try this donut shop cinnamon roll recipe today!
cinnamon roll icing, powdered sugar glaze, or dusted powdered sugar - for topping (see notes)
Instructions
Remove cinnamon roll dough discs from can and place on a cutting board. Use a small round cookie cutter to cut holes in each.
Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to 360℉, about 5 minutes.
When oil is hot, use tongs to drop donut and holes into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Remove donuts to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Top donuts with icing that comes with canned cinnamon rolls, or top with a powdered sugar icing (see note) or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Notes
Powdered sugar glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients and whisk together in a bowl. Add additional milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cinnamon roll donuts and enjoy!Baked Version: If you'd rather try baked cinnamon roll donuts, you can! Just use your cookie cutter to cut holes in your cinnamon rolls and bake them according to package directions. You can also use a donut pan to make sure they keep that perfect donut shape!Air Fryer Version: You can also make these cinnamon roll donuts in an air fryer -- just cut the holes in the middle, then follow the steps in my Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls recipe!