Pumpkin Spice Biscuit Donuts (Printable)
Soft spiced donuts filled with pumpkin, coated in cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with sweet vanilla glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Donuts
01 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
02 - 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
03 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
04 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ For the Glaze
07 - 1 cup powdered sugar
08 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
# 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.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- These come together in under 30 minutes using pantry staples you probably already have
- The pumpkin filling stays tucked inside while frying, creating a surprise burst of spice in every bite
02 -
- Oil temperature drops when you add dough, so let it come back to 350°F between batches or you'll end up with soggy results
- Sealing the edges really well prevents the pumpkin from leaking out into your hot oil, which creates a mess and affects the flavor
03 -
- A chopstick works perfectly for flipping donuts and checking if they're done by poking the center
- If you don't have a donut cutter, a shot glass or even the cap from a water bottle makes a great improvised cutter