Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, pillowy mini donut that combines the irresistible flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the perfect crispy exterior. These Cinnamon Roll Mini Donuts are about to revolutionize your breakfast and dessert game, offering a mouthwatering treat that's impossibly easy to make and guaranteed to make everyone's taste buds dance with joy. In just 18 minutes, you'll transform ordinary refrigerated cinnamon rolls into the most addictive little morsels of happiness you've ever experienced!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 can (16.5 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup icing
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer or oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini donut pan or air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- Open the can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and separate each roll. Cut each roll into quarters to create bite-sized pieces.
- Gently roll each quarter into a small ball, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Place the dough balls into the prepared mini donut pan or air fryer basket, leaving a small space between each piece to allow for expansion.
- If using an air fryer, cook the mini donuts for 4-5 minutes. If using an oven, bake for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While donuts are cooking, prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Once donuts are done, immediately brush each with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely.
- Transfer the coated donuts to a serving plate and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle the prepared icing over the warm donuts in a zigzag pattern for a classic finish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, sweet Cinnamon Roll Mini Donuts!
Tips
- For the most consistent results, use a mini donut pan or ensure your air fryer basket has even spacing between dough balls.
- Make sure your dough balls are roughly the same size to guarantee uniform cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the cooking surface - give each mini donut room to expand and crisp up.
- Brush the donuts with melted butter immediately after cooking for maximum flavor and help the cinnamon-sugar coating stick.
- Serve these mini donuts warm for the ultimate texture and taste experience.
- If you want extra decadence, try adding a pinch of nutmeg to your cinnamon-sugar coating.
- For a fun variation, experiment with different types of icing or even a cream cheese glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg
