Maple-Bacon Doughnut Bites

Name: Maple-Bacon Doughnut Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; Oil for deep-fat frying; GLAZE:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 7 maple-flavored bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

While these delicious bite-size treats are ready in minutes, they’ll disappear in a flash. And don’t relegate the deep-fried goodness to the breakfast nook—I’ve never had anyone turn these down no matter the time of day. —Chelsea Turner, Lake Elsinore, CA

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 maple-flavored bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
Heat oil to 350° in an electric skillet or deep fryer. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning often. Drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, milk and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts into glaze; sprinkle tops with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 doughnut: 101 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Maple Bacon Donut Bites in Simple & Delicious June/July 2013

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jenilovesdaisies

Oct 2, 2017

Made these tonight and they were delicious! I had no trouble at all with the batter.
erinshea1982

Sep 14, 2016

We really liked these! They were a wonderful salty sweet treat! My boys ate them up in no time! I did add about 1/4 cup extra flour to get them to hold together better.
rezacat

Dec 20, 2013

I made these for a secret Santa gift and they were gone in minutes! So quick, super easy (except for getting the batter to stay in ball shapes) and WAY DELICIOUS! Highly recommended! Bonus/Side Note - My house smelled like maple syrup, pancakes and bacon for about two days - it was magical! :0)