Name: Cotton Candy Mini Donuts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Betty Crocker Cotton Candy Sugar Cookie Mix (dry); 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/3 cup Danimals Cotton Candy Greek Yogurt; 5 Tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon Duncan Hines Cotton Candy Flavor Mix (about 1/4 of the packet); 2 cups powdered sugar; Sprinkles (quantity as desired for topping)

Ingredients

2 cups Betty Crocker Cotton Candy Sugar Cookie Mix (dry)

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/3 cup Danimals Cotton Candy Greek Yogurt

5 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon Duncan Hines Cotton Candy Flavor Mix (use part of packet)

2 cups powdered sugar

Sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375ºF and grease a mini donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the cotton candy sugar cookie mix, baking soda, and salt. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and yogurt, then stir until the batter is well combined.

Step 3: Pour the batter into a large plastic zip-top bag. Cut off a small tip from one corner and pipe the batter into each donut mold, filling about halfway.

Step 4: Bake the donuts for 7-8 minutes, or until they spring back when lightly touched. Let them cool in the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: To make the glaze, combine milk, vanilla, and cotton candy flavor mix in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until warm, then sift powdered sugar into the mixture. Whisk slowly until smooth and fully combined.

Step 6: Remove the glaze from heat and set the pan over a bowl of hot water to keep warm.

Step 7: Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze one by one, then place on a wire rack lined with wax paper to catch drips. Quickly add sprinkles before the glaze sets, as it sets rapidly.

Step 8: Allow the glazed donuts to set for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use a piping bag or plastic bag with a small corner cut to control batter portioning for evenly sized donuts.

If you can’t find cotton candy flavoring, vanilla or berry extracts make a good substitute.

For extra color and fun, mix various sprinkles or edible glitter into the glaze before dipping.

FAQs

Can I make these donuts without a mini donut pan?

Yes, you can bake the batter in mini muffin tins, but the shape will differ. Adjust baking time slightly and watch closely to avoid overbaking.

Is there a way to make these donuts dairy-free?

To make a dairy-free version, substitute the yogurt with a plant-based alternative and use dairy-free milk in the glaze. Choose an oil that suits your dietary preferences, such as coconut oil.