Cinnamon-Sugar Biscuit Donut Holes

Canned biscuit dough is transformed into donut holes with a little butter and cinnamon-sugar. These are so simple and so irresistible!

This is one of my favorite quick treats! In just a few minutes, you can make donut holes with a can of biscuit dough, some butter, and a generous amount of cinnamon sugar. Somehow those ingredients combine to make biscuit bites that taste just like donuts. 

It must be magic. (Or the butter and sugar)

And if you prefer glazed donuts, I got you! Here’s my glazed biscuit bite recipe. Just like this one, it’s so yummy. I know you’ll love it!

The Ingredients You Need

You’re going to love how short the ingredient list is for this one. The key is to use a large can of biscuits. The small can works but you don’t get as many donut holes.

• Canned Biscuit Dough. You’ve got options here! You can use buttermilk biscuits. Those give you traditional donut holes. Or you can use flaky biscuits. They give you an almost croissant-style donut hole. I love them both! 
• Butter. Melted butter helps the cinnamon sugar stick. 
• Sugar. Transforms these from biscuits to donut holes. It’s almost like magic! Use granulated sugar. Brown sugar tends to clump. 
• Cinnamon. Adds such a nice flavor. Use as much or as little as you like.

Question: Can I use pre-made cinnamon sugar?

Absolutely! There’s no need to mix your own. Use whatever you’ve got on hand.

Wondering how to make donut holes with a can of biscuit dough? It’s easy!

From start to finish, these take about 30 minutes. But most of that time is unattended baking. Let’s get into it! 

Step One: Cut into Pieces.

Start by cutting each biscuit into four pieces. Use a sharp knife for this.

Step Two: Roll into Balls.

Roll each piece into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step Three: Bake.

Bake until they’re golden brown. These take about 20 minutes to bake.

Step Four: Coat with Butter and Sugar.

Give the biscuits a few minutes to cool down. If you’re using flaky biscuits and want to break them in half to make them more bite-size, do that now. 

Now the best part! It’s time to coat them. Pour the melted butter over the warm biscuit pieces. Stir everything together to combine.

Then add the cinnamon sugar. It’s important to stir the butter onto the biscuits before you add the cinnamon-sugar or it’ll clump. Stir the biscuits until they’re all coated with the sugar mixture.

And then enjoy! Serving and Storage Tips

These taste best served right after you make them－while they’re still slightly warm. But if you’ve got leftovers, don’t worry! 

Keep the leftovers covered in the counter for a day or so. 

Can I freeze these? 

I don’t recommend it. They get dry when frozen. So make these, enjoy them, and then when you’re in the mood for them again, bake a new pan.