Pancake Mix Funnel Cake Donuts
These Pancake Mix Funnel Cake Donuts combine the light sweetness of fair-style treats with a crisp cinnamon-sugar coating, making them a delightful and easy-to-make snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups pancake mix
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
For Frying
- Vegetable or canola oil For frying
For Coating
- Cinnamon sugar For coating the donuts
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the pancake mix, sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until a soft, thick dough forms. Adjust with pancake mix or milk if necessary.
Frying
- Heat oil in a pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Shape the dough into small rounds or classic donut shapes.
- Fry a few donuts at a time for 40 to 50 seconds until golden.
- Lift them onto paper towels and while still warm, toss in cinnamon sugar.
Notes
For a softer texture, allow the dough to rest before shaping. You can experiment with different coatings such as powdered sugar or a vanilla glaze.