Homemade Jelly Donut Holes

MAKES: 24

SERVING SIZE: 1 donut

COOK TIME: 8 Min

You've got to try our Homemade Jelly Donut Holes for a fun, and sometimes messy, treat that's great all-year-round! Wonder how we get the jelly in the middle? The secret is using a drinking straw to make space for that oh-so-sweet jelly filling! Top these with powdered or cinnamon sugar, and let the family get their fingers a little sticky! Just make sure to keep the napkins handy.

What You'll Need

Vegetable oil for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lukewarm milk
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raspberry jam
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
3/4 cup cinnamon sugar (optional)

What to Do

In a large deep skillet over medium heat, heat 1 inch of oil until hot but not smoking. (If you are using a kitchen thermometer, it should read about 350 degrees F.) Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well. In a medium bowl, whisk milk, butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture until smooth.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, place batter into oil, making sure not to crowd the pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown; turn the donuts over and continue to cook another 2 minutes or until golden. Remove to a paper towel-lined platter; let cool. Repeat until all batter is used.
Using a drinking straw, pierce a small hole in the side of each doughnut. Fill a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off with jam. Squeeze a small bit of jam into each donut. (Go ahead and try one now, we know you can’t resist!)
Place confectioners’ sugar and/or some cinnamon sugar, if desired, into a medium bowl. Add donuts a few at a time and toss until coated evenly.

Test Kitchen Tip

Mix up your donut menu with our fall-favorite Pumpkin Doughnut Holes and these Apple Cider Donut Holes! It'll really get you into the season!
Feeling more adventurous? You've got to try our Creamy Croughnuts or these yummy Stuffed Donuts for an experience unlike any other.
Sometimes we just want that classic donut taste, and for that, we've got Our Own Donuts, a recipe that comes straight from our kitchen to yours!