Sugar Doughnut Balls – Melt in Your Mouth Recipe
Light, fluffy, and golden Sugar Doughnut Balls coated in sweet sugar, perfect for coffee, tea, or a quick dessert that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 doughnut balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, combine egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir until just combined into a soft dough.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and gently drop into hot oil.
- Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per batch.
- Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and roll in sugar while still warm.
Notes
- Roll in cinnamon sugar for extra flavor.
- Fill with jam, Nutella, or custard for a decadent twist.
- Dip in melted chocolate for a richer treat.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for warm spice.
- Best enjoyed fresh; reheat in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5–7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
