Pumpkin Spice Glazed Doughnuts

Name: Pumpkin Spice Glazed Doughnuts
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 5 cups vegetable oil; 1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (8 Count); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Prep time:30 min
Total time:45 min
Ingredients:5
Servings:8
Calories per serving:290

By Pillsbury Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 11/13/2024

Pumpkin Spice Glazed Doughnuts

Prep time:30 min
Total time:45 min
Ingredients:5
Servings:8
Calories per serving:290

Are you craving a delicious autumn-inspired dessert? Look no further! These pumpkin spice glazed cinnamon roll doughnuts are the perfect way to welcome the fall season. With the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice and the irresistible sweetness of cinnamon rolls, these doughnuts are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

So quick and easy to make, our pumpkin spice cinnamon roll doughnuts cut the prep down from hours to minutes by using Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls as the base. The premade rolls eliminate the usual kneading and rising time required with traditional raised doughnuts.

Nothing says autumn more than pumpkin spice, and there are many ways to enjoy it besides in a latte. These doughnuts make the most of its warm spices by mixing it together with the cinnamon roll icing to create an aromatic glaze for the doughnuts. Your home will be filled with the aroma of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves the minute the warm glaze coats the doughnuts.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightfully sweet pastry, whether it’s for breakfast or an afternoon bite with a cup of coffee, and savor the flavors of the season. Try making these doughnuts for your next gathering or to simply indulge in a delightful fall treat.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Glazed Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts

If you have ever made doughnuts from scratch, you will know it takes a few hours to make, knead, shape and let the dough rise before you can even start to fry them. You will be amazed at how much easier these pumpkin spice cinnamon roll doughnuts are to make.

Using Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls as the base for these doughnuts slashes the prep time and makes these sweet treats ultra-easy to pull together. Take a look at our step-by-step overview and then follow the recipe for the full list of ingredients and instructions.

Heat the Oil

Pour the oil into a heavy saucepan, and heat the oil to 350°F.

Cut Out the Doughnut Holes

Take the cinnamon rolls out of the can, flatten them out, and cut a circle out the middle of each with a 1-inch round cookie cutter or paring knife to make doughnuts.

Fry the Doughnuts

Working in batches, so you don’t crowd the pan, fry both the doughnuts and the holes, then let stand on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Make the Icing

Using the canned cinnamon roll icing as the starting point, mix it with pumpkin pie spice, powdered sugar, and milk, and warm the mixture to make the icing.

Dip the Doughnuts

Dip the doughnuts into the glaze and drizzle the remaining glaze over the holes.

How to Store Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts

At their best, pumpkin spice glazed cinnamon roll doughnuts are served warm and eaten the day they’re made, which is true for any doughnut. There’s nothing like biting into a warm, fresh doughnut. Sometimes, though, serving them straight out of the fryer isn’t possible, so if you want or need to serve yours at a later time, just keep them uncovered at room temperature for up to 8 hours.

Of course, you can still eat them the next day, but while they are delicious, they are not as fresh. Store completely cooled doughnuts loosely covered at room temperature for up to 1 day. Pop them in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds on HIGH for a warm treat.

How to Check the Temperature of the Oil

One of the keys to making a good doughnut is frying them at the right temperature. If the oil is too hot, the doughnut will brown on the outside before it’s cooked on the inside. Too cool, and the doughnut will retain too much moisture and come out soggy.

To make sure the oil is at the right temperature, you need a thermometer. There are many types of cooking thermometers on the market, but the two main types are instant read and candy. An instant read thermometer can tell you what the temperature is on the inside of a food item. If you want to check the temperature of meat or other proteins, or see how hot a casserole is, you’ll want to turn to an instant read thermometer.

Candy thermometers are made of glass and are used for measuring much hotter temperatures. That’s important when it comes to testing the temperature of molten hot sugar.

It's critical to check the temperature of oil when you’re deep frying, as we are for this recipe. To check the oil, place the tip either an instant read or candy thermometer into the oil. Let the thermometer read the temperature for about 30 seconds. When the oil temperature reaches 350°F, you’re ready to fry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pumpkin spice glazed cinnamon roll doughnuts are a delicious use for Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls, but there are a many other options when it comes to baking with these versatile rolls.

Cinnamon Roll Waffles With Cream Cheese Glaze uses a waffle maker to “bake” the rolls for the fun breakfast treat.

Cinnamon Roll-Topped Cobbler is a fruity comfort food. Canned pears and cherry pie filling are topped with the cinnamon rolls and baked creating a warm delicious dessert.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes make for a fun weekend breakfast activity the whole family can enjoy.

Pumpkin pie spice is a warm spice blend that is commonly used as a flavoring for pumpkin pie. You can buy it premade in the spice section of almost any grocery store. It’s also very easy to make your own. Here’s how!

Mix 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice to make 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice. This is more than you need for this recipe, but there are so many ways to use this versatile blend, that you won’t have any trouble finding ways to use what’s left over.

Pumpkin Spice Glazed Doughnuts

Prep time:30 min
Total time:45 min
Ingredients:5
Servings:8
Calories per serving:290

Ingredient

5 cups vegetable oil
1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (8 Count)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Step 1
In 2-quart heavy saucepan or deep fryer, heat oil over medium heat to 350°F.

Step 2
Separate dough into 8 rolls; flatten rolls slightly with hands. Set icing aside.

Step 3
With 1-inch round cookie cutter, cut hole in center of each roll.

Step 4
Fry rolls, a few at a time so not to overcrowd pan, in hot oil 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat frying with holes.

Step 5
In small microwavable bowl, place icing from container. Add powdered sugar, milk, and pumpkin pie spice; stir until blended. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 10 seconds or until warmed and thinner consistency.

Step 6
Turn each doughnut upside down, and dip halfway into warmed glaze. Let any excess drip off, then transfer right side up to cooling rack or serving plate. Using fork, drizzle holes with remaining glaze. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

Using a candy thermometer/deep-frying thermometer helps to ensure correct temperature when frying to ensure your doughnut will have the best results.
Top doughnuts with festive sprinkles for an extra touch of seasonal fun.
Try cinnamon-sugar or apple pie spice instead of pumpkin pie spice for a different flavor twist.
Frying rolls in batches will keep from overcrowding the pan and causing a drop in oil temperature.
Doughnut holes can also be coated with powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar when they come out of the oil. Just give them a shake in a paper or plastic bag filled with powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
290
Total Fat
17g
Protein
2g
Total Carbohydrate
32g
Sugars
17g

Servings: 8

Serving Size: 1 Doughnut and 1 Doughnut Hole

Amount Per Serving Calories : 290

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	4&½g	23%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	1g	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	340mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate	32g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1g	4%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Sugars	17g	% Value Not Available
Protein	2g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	0%
Calcium	Value Not Available	0%
Iron	Value Not Available	6%
Potassium	0mg	0%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	6%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	0%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	0%
Niacin	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	0%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	0%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	0%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	0%
Zinc	Value Not Available	0%
Manganese	Value Not Available	0%
Selenium	Value Not Available	8%
Copper	Value Not Available	0%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch ½,
Fruit 0,
Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
Skim Milk 0,
Low-Fat Milk 0,
Milk 0,
Vegetable 0,
Very Lean Meat 0,
Lean Meat 0,
Medium-Fat Meat 0,
High-Fat Meat 0,
Fat 3&½,
Fruits 0c,
Vegetables 0c,
Grains 0oz-eq,
Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
Dairy 0c,
Fats & Oils 3tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice2

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