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Crispy Apple Cider Donut Holes Recipe Easy Cinnamon Sugar Treats

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These crispy apple cider donut holes are a quick and easy treat with a perfect balance of a crisp exterior and pillowy inside, coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet and spicy flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) apple cider (or unfiltered apple juice or diluted spiced apple vinegar)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or dairy-free milk plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 teaspoons (5 g) ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice (for coating)
  • About 4 cups (960 ml) neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil) for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined. (5 minutes)
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together apple cider, buttermilk, beaten egg, and melted butter until fully blended. (3 minutes)
  3. Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing. Add flour by tablespoon if dough is too wet. Dough should be soft but manageable. (5 minutes)
  4. Heat about 4 cups of neutral oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F-375°F (175°C-190°C) using a cooking thermometer. (10 minutes)
  5. Use a small cookie scoop or two spoons to drop roughly 1-inch balls of dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches of 8-10 to maintain temperature. (10 minutes per batch)
  6. Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed. Remove and drain on paper towels briefly. (5 minutes)
  7. In a medium bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for coating. While donut holes are warm, toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated. For extra crunch, repeat coating after they cool slightly. (5 minutes)
  8. Place coated donut holes on a cooling rack to set the sugar. Serve warm immediately or warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5 minutes if making ahead.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature between 350°F-375°F to avoid greasy or burnt donut holes. Do not overmix dough to keep it tender. Use a cookie scoop for uniform size. Double coat donut holes in cinnamon sugar for extra crunch. Drain on paper towels and cooling rack to prevent sogginess. Fry smaller batches and coat promptly for best sugar adhesion.

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