By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 24
79 cal · 35 min
Powdered Sugar Donut Holes
Recipe GLPR061f973dc78505
Tender, cake-like donut holes dusted with a sweet powdered sugar coating. These bite-sized treats are made from a simple batter with warm spices and baked until golden, then tossed in melted butter and powdered sugar for an irresistible breakfast or brunch indulgence.
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Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with non-stick baking spray.
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and well blended, approximately 1-2 minutes.
Add the egg to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Pour in the milk and stir gently to combine, then add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Beat the batter until just combined, about 1-2 minutes; do not overmix.
Carefully spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each prepared mini muffin cup, filling each one about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 13-15 minutes, until the donut holes are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the donut holes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cooled, brush or dip each donut hole in the melted butter, then immediately roll in the powdered sugar until well coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your sweet, tender donut holes.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at any Charlotte grocery chain—no special stops required. At roughly 15–20 cents per donut hole, the cost per serving is genuinely cheap, driven by pantry basics and no exotic additions. The stated 35 minutes is honest for mixing and baking, though rolling in powdered sugar adds a few minutes not called out. This is a low-fuss, hands-off recipe once dough hits the pan, reheats decently, and yields 24 pieces—perfect for a family with leftovers or lunchbox fillers, though it's decidedly a sweet treat rather than a meal component.
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