Make homemade donuts in a flash with just a box of pancake mix! These Pancake Mix Donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. You can bake or fry them, then coat them in cinnamon sugar or glaze for a delicious treat that everyone will love. This easy recipe is great for kids and adults alike.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

• 2 cups pancake mix

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 2/3 cup milk

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs

For Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Optional Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tablespoons milk

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat Oven or Prepare Pan:

• For baked donuts: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.

• For fried donuts: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 350°F (175°C).

2. Make Donut Batter:

• In a large bowl, whisk together pancake mix and sugar.

• In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

• Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until smooth.

3. Bake or Fry Donuts:

• Baking: Spoon batter into a greased donut pan, filling each mold about 2/3 full. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

• Frying: Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, frying for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

4. Coat Donuts:

• Brush warm donuts with melted butter, then dip into cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.

• Alternatively, drizzle with glaze made by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

5. Serve:

• Enjoy immediately for best taste. Donuts can be stored in an airtight container for 1–2 days.

Nutrients (Approximate per Donut, without glaze)

• Calories: 150–180 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 24 g

• Protein: 3 g

• Fat: 5 g

• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g

• Sugar: 10 g

• Fiber: 1 g