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Spice Balls

SUBMITTED BY: MARY AUSTIN  PHOTO BY: penny p. 

"These are very easy and quick to make. To make them even faster, you can make the dough the night before, cover and store in refrigerator overnight. That way in the morning all you have to do is heat your oil, cook and serve. Look like small puffed doughnut holes. I like them tossed in a plastic bag with cinnamon and sugar."
Spice Balls Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 22 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  50 Min
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
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  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, mace and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Create a well in the center of the mixture, and pour in milk, canola oil and egg. Thoroughly stir into the mixture.
  3. In batches, drop the mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a resealable plastic bag, mix 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. While still warm, place balls a few at a time into the bag, and toss to coat.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 6, 2007 by Flashsmith 
I never liked cake doughnuts but since I had a pot of oil to use I decided to try this recipe.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2003 by KATHYMAN 
I made these the other day when I had a craving for spice donuts. I used cider instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 25, 2006 by S.Ross 
Tasty! But didnt hold their shape well... I think I'll need to use more milk next time. But... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 13, 2007 by oh! cooking mama! 
wonderful. i have been making these for many years. my boys love "donut balls" and these are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 16, 2007 by melis108 
I liked the ones that I made a bit bigger. The small ones had more crunch than soft inside. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on may 7, 2005 by JHATTERY 
This was quick easy and good. My kids liked being the shakers. I used the Pampered Chef... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 9, 2008 by Chancemomma 
great, the family loved them and I even forgot to put in the Egg. I just sprinkle with 10X... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 8, 2008 by TinyTurtle 
Super easy recipe, and quick too. I will say they aren't nearly as good after they've cooled,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 4, 2007 by penny p. 
These were so easy and great! I made the dough the night before and left it in the fridge. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 20, 2006 by Avon Lady Lisa 
Easy and hard to mess up. Tasted very good. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Spice Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 439

  • Total Fat: 19.5g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Total Carbs: 62g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 5.2g

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