Cinnamon Roll Donuts with Chocolate Chai Glaze – A Sweet and Spicy Twist on a Classic

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🍩 Enjoy a delightful twist on a classic with these Cinnamon Roll Donuts—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth quickly and easily!
🍫 The addition of a Chocolate Chai Glaze brings a sweet and spicy mix, enhancing the flavors with every bite!

  • Total Time: 13 minutes for canned dough, 1 hour 55 minutes for homemade dough
  • Yield: Variable depending on dough version

Ingredients

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 teaspoon baking soda

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 3/4 cup granulated sugar

– 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 2 large eggs

– 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1-Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2-Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine two cups of flour, one teaspoon of baking soda, and a half teaspoon of salt.

3-Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together one cup of softened butter, one cup of white sugar, and one cup of brown sugar until smooth.

4-Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in two eggs, one at a time, then stir in one teaspoon of vanilla extract.

5-Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.

6-Stir in chocolate chips: Fold in two cups of semisweet chocolate chips.

7-Drop onto baking sheet: Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8-Bake cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are nicely browned.

9-Cool and serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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Notes

🛡️ Use a heavy-bottomed pan like a Dutch oven for even frying.
🌡️ A thermometer helps maintain the ideal oil temperature to avoid greasy donuts.
✋ Allow oil to heat completely before starting to fry, which might take 5 minutes or more.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes for canned dough, 40 minutes for homemade dough
  • Rising/resting time: 45-60 minutes for homemade dough
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes for canned dough, 10 minutes for homemade dough
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying or Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 160 per donut (canned dough version)
  • Sugar: 10 grams
  • Sodium: 330 milligrams
  • Fat: 7 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 23 grams
  • Protein: 2 grams

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  1. Wow, these are the perfect weekend treat! 🍩 I added a sprinkle of chopped walnuts on top of the glaze for a bit of crunch, and it was heavenly. Thanks for the amazing recipe!

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