Pumpkin Spice Biscuit Donuts (Printable Version)

Soft spiced donuts with pumpkin filling and cinnamon sugar coating

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Donuts

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→ For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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→ For the Glaze

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# Directions:

01 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet to 350°F.
02 - Separate the biscuit dough into 8 rounds. Flatten each round slightly and make a hole in the center with a 1-inch cutter or bottle cap to form a donut shape.
03 - In a small bowl, mix the pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice. Spread a thin layer of the mixture between two biscuit rounds and press the edges to seal. Reshape and cut the center hole again if needed. Repeat with remaining biscuits to make filled donuts.
04 - Fry the donuts in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and puffed. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
05 - Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. While still warm, toss donuts in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
06 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled donuts if desired.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The canned biscuit dough trick means zero waiting time and practically foolproof results every single time
  • That pumpkin filling sandwiched inside creates this unexpected little surprise that makes people pause and ask what you did differently
  • You get all the cozy fall vibes without rolling out actual dough or dealing with yeast anxiety
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  • Sealing the edges of your filled donuts is absolutely crucial or the pumpkin will leak into your oil and create a mess
  • Let your oil come back to temperature between batches because cooler oil means soggy greasy donuts
  • The cinnamon sugar coating only adheres properly while the donuts are still warm so work quickly after frying
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  • Use a kitchen spider or slotted spoon to gently lower the donuts into the oil without splashing hot grease everywhere
  • If your glaze seems too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches that perfect pourable consistency
  • Place paper towels on a baking sheet under your wire rack to catch any drips from the glaze

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