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This image shows a plate of golden-brown Cinnabon Delights, each filled with cream cheese glaze, dusted in cinnamon sugar, and arranged in a tempting pile.

Cinnabon Delights Recipe

My Cinnabon Delights are little bites of heaven, crispy, golden donut holes coated in cinnamon sugar and filled with a rich, creamy cream cheese frosting. These are even better than the ones you get at Taco Bell!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts:

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup White sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Melted butter
  • Pinch of nutmeg optional
  • Oil for frying
  • Cinnamon sugar for coating

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup Softened cream cheese
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Whole milk

Instructions
 

For the Donuts:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
    This image shows a large bowl with whisked flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder, ready to be combined with wet ingredients for donut batter.
  • Stir in the egg, milk, and melted butter until combined, but don’t over-mix the batter.
    This image shows a bowl of donut batter, with the egg, milk, and melted butter stirred into the dry ingredients, creating a smooth mixture.
  • Heat oil to 375°F in a deep skillet or cast iron pan.
  • Using a teaspoon, drop small amounts of batter into the hot oil, frying 5-6 at a time. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
  • Remove the donuts and drain on paper towels, then roll them in cinnamon sugar while still warm.

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • In a large bowl, whip the softened cream cheese and vanilla until smooth.
    This image shows a bowl of softened cream cheese being whipped with vanilla and powdered sugar to make the smooth cream cheese filling for the donuts.]
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
  • Stir in the milk, adding just enough to reach a smooth, pipeable consistency.
  • Fill a piping bag or squeeze bottle with the frosting. Gently insert the tip into each donut and fill with the cream cheese glaze.

Notes

  • Measuring flour: Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off for accuracy.
  • Baking powder: Make sure it’s fresh! Replace it every 6-12 months for the best rise.
  • Cinnamon: If you want an authentic Cinnabon flavor, try using Makara cinnamon.