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March 9, 2018

Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

Why choose between cinnamon rolls and donuts when you can have the best of both with these Cinnamon Roll Donuts? A brilliant and tasty twist to your favorite canned cinnamon rolls!

Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

We all have those Saturday mornings when we wake up craving donuts, but are too lazy to leave the house to go get them, right? “No, not you? Just us?!” Haha!

Well, I have a brilliant solution to this Saturday morning situation with these quick and easy cinnamon roll donuts. All you need is a can of your favorite cinnamon rolls, canola or vegetable oil and about 20 minutes to have warm, fresh-fried, cinnamon studded, cream cheese glazed donuts ready to enjoy in the comfort of your own home without having to change out of your pajamas.

Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

There is absolutely no shame in my semi-homemade game with these canned cinnamon roll donuts. They’re so unbelievably delicious and easy, we want to make and eat them every chance we get.

All you need to do is open the can of cinnamon rolls and cut a hole in the center of each one while the oil is heating up…

Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

Fry the rings and the holes for a few minutes on each side until golden brown all over…

Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

Dip them in the melted cream cheese icing that comes in the cinnamon roll can to glaze…

Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

And Ta-Da…CINNAMON ROLL DONUTS!

Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

Crisp on the outside, soft and cinnamon-y on the inside, with the perfect amount of cream cheese glaze.

You’re welcome…you’re welcome very much!

Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

I hope you find them as fun to make and yummy to eat as we do! Enjoy!

xoxo,


Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Why choose between cinnamon rolls and donuts when you can have the best of both with these Cinnamon Roll Donuts? A brilliant and tasty twist to your favorite canned cinnamon rolls!
Author: Maegan - The BakerMama
Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Donuts
Serves: 5-8 donuts
Ingredients
  • 5-8 count can of large cinnamon rolls, with cream cheese icing
  • canola or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
  1. Pour oil into a large round pan (about 10 inches wide and 4 inches deep) to at least 2 inches deep and heat over medium heat for about five minutes or until oil temperature reaches 350°F.
  2. Meanwhile, lay cinnamon rolls out onto a cutting board. Using a small round cookie cutter, cut the center out of each cinnamon roll. Drop dough rings and holes into hot oil, watching carefully and turning when golden, about 1-2 minutes per side. Once donuts are golden on both sides, remove to a rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat until all rings and holes are cooked.
  3. Scoop cream cheese icing into a round microwave-safe bowl. Heat for about 15 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle once whisked with a whisk. Dip the tops of each donut and donut hole into the melted icing and let excess drip back into the bowl. Turn glazed donuts back onto the rack, glazed side up. Serve warm.
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Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts

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Comments · 11

  1. Deb S says

    March 24, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    Where did you get the cute cutter?

    Reply
    • MaeganMaegan says

      March 25, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Deb! It’s actually part of this cookie cutter set: https://www.amazon.com/Astra-shop-6-Piece-Classic-Linzer/dp/B01L1UQFFQ/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_79_tr_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=34YBWESCM5CC3TAKTK20

      Reply
  2. kathy simser says

    March 25, 2018 at 8:02 am

    I have made doughnuts from the canned biscuts (large size) before and they turned out great. I thought I would try these. How is it that yours stayed together. I did try to pinch them slightly.

    Reply
    • MaeganMaegan says

      March 25, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      Hi Kathy! I didn’t have any issues with them separating. Maybe just make sure you cut them while they’re still cold.

      Reply
  3. Barbara Taylor says

    May 5, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Made these for my elderly parents and they are in love! And they think I am an amazing chef! Lol! If they only knew how simple it is! Thanks for the great idea!
    Barbara

    Reply
  4. Donna Maynor says

    August 10, 2018 at 9:13 am

    Have you tried baking these in donut pans?

    Reply
    • MaeganMaegan says

      August 12, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      Hi Donna! I haven’t, but I think it would work great. You probably wouldn’t even have to put them in a donut pan. You could just cut the hold out of the center and space them out on a pan to bake as the can directs for cinnamon rolls. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. cp says

    October 5, 2018 at 1:06 am

    do you think you could bake/fry these in a air fryer??

    Reply
    • MaeganMaegan says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      Hi CP! I don’t see why not. I’ve only used an air fryer for fries and bacon, but from those experiences, I think these donuts would do great in one. Enjoy!

      Reply

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    September 25, 2018 at 12:19 pm

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