Easy Pillsbury Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

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Make Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Donuts in minutes! Golden, fluffy, and perfectly glazed, they’re a quick breakfast or fun weekend treat.

Prep Time2

Cook Time4

Total Time6

Course: Cinnamon Rolls

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Canned Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Pillsbury Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

Servings: servings

Calories: 31kcal

Author: Lois

Get Recipe Ingredients

Line a cookie sheet with a paper towel and place a cooling rack on it. Set aside.
Remove the cinnamon rolls from the can and save the icing.
Lay out each cinnamon roll on a large cutting board. Use a 1-inch circle cutter (I used a piping tip), and cut out the middle of the cinnamon rolls to make a donut. Save the cinnamon roll holes after cutting.
In a large pot, fill it with 3-4 inches of frying oil and heat to 350° F.
Fry the donuts 2 minutes on each side, and the donut holes 1-2 minutes on each side. The donuts and the balls should be golden brown.
Place the fried donuts and donut holes on the prepared cooling rack.
Cool the donuts before glazing with the reserved icing or the glaze made by combining the powdered sugar and milk.
Serve and enjoy!

Tips

Keep the oil temperature steady at 350°F for even frying and a crisp, golden exterior.
Fry in small batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature.
Glaze the donuts while they’re still slightly warm so the icing sets smoothly.

Storage & Make Ahead

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat briefly in the microwave or a 300°F oven until warmed through.
Best enjoyed the day they’re made; freezing is not recommended.