Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2009

This is the first time that I ever made doughnuts or deep fried ANYTHING. I didn't have a thermometer so I was a little nervous about the oil temperature. I found a couple tips: put a wooden handle in the oil and when bubbles come off of it the oil is ready to go. Make sure that you increase the temperature slowly so you find the minimum temp. at which this happens. It took a little adjusting but it was fairly easy. Also, test a cube of bread...it should brown in about 2 min. I didn't use this method as it didn't seem very logical because bread is dry. I followed the recipe almost exactly (I substituted pumpkin pie spice for the mace) and found it a little sticky to form into balls, but they tasted so good that I am hesitant to change anything. Make sure that your ball sizes are close to a teaspoon or slightly smaller; they puff in the oil. Basically, these were a cinch to make, quick, and tasted delicious! Thanks for an easy recipe!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2009

So good! Left out the mace, since I had none, and rolled them in cinnamon-sugar while still warm. My kids and husband loved them. Will definitely make again.

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DarPlocho

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

We really liked these. I like the spice in them and would even increase the amount within the donuts. I like them plain (not rolled in sugar/cinnamon) but the kids liked them rolled in it. Will make these again especially since they went together so quickly (no chilling required) and came out light and fluffy.

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Misty Ihrke

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Home Town: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Living In: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2009

These were pretty good. I wasn't too thrilled with the spice portion of this donut but I would like to do it next time without spice and just have a plain donut with sugar and cinnamon on the outside. It was very fluffy and light. I used my ice cream scoop and then pushed it into the hot oil with a spoon. They came out nice and round. Thanks for sharing.

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CAYEE

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2008

Very good! A couple things: 1. I didn't have mace, so I used pumpkin pie spice. Next time, I'll add more spice, because I just didn't get that much of a flavor. 2. Like other reviewers said, make sure to make them small otherwise they will not cook all the way through. Overall, a very good recipe, but it's still not "THE" recipe. I'm still on the hunt, but for now, this one is the best one I've tried.

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KASHICAAT

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Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2008

great, the family loved them and I even forgot to put in the Egg. I just sprinkle with 10X sugar and they were great.

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Chancemomma

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2008

Super easy recipe, and quick too. I will say they aren't nearly as good after they've cooled, so make only as many as you want to eat warm and fresh.

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TinyTurtle

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2008

Thank you for this excellent recipe! It was quick, easy and tasty! The kids (7,4,1) were able to help. Got a "Mom, those doughnuts were excellent" and a spontaneous hug from my 4 yr old son!!

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EllenSmith

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2008

OMG!!! This helped so much for my craving!!! I've tried another recipe before and this definitely is the best one!!!

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dryummy

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2007

wonderful. i have been making these for many years. my boys love "donut balls" and these are easy and delicious.

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oh! cooking mama!

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Living In: Wichita, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2007

good for a quick recipe that doesn't have to rise.

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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2007

I liked the ones that I made a bit bigger. The small ones had more crunch than soft inside.

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2007

These were so easy and great! I made the dough the night before and left it in the fridge. I rolled the dough into small balls before frying, and they all came out looking uniform and perfect. I coated some in cinnamon sugar, and some with the glaze from the Crispy Creamy Doughnuts (also on this website). They were fantastic! **NOTE**--I kept a close watch on the thermometer, and these cooked PERFECTLY at 370-375 degrees. Thanks Mary for a great recipe! Everyone loved them!!

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penny p.

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Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2007

I have made this before and really liked these! Made again today---My only complain is that some of them were not done in the middle (definately use teaspoon size when dropping in hot oil as suggested in recipe). But otherwise, great w/ cinn/sugar and pwdrd sugar! Yum!

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2007

I never liked cake doughnuts but since I had a pot of oil to use I decided to try this recipe. These are the lightest cake doughnuts I've ever made. We LOVE them! I used pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon in mine. After mixing I let the dough sit in the bowl for 15 minutes before deep frying so the BP could work. The dough was nice and puffy even raw. Instead of dropping spoonfulls in the hot oil I wet my fingertips slightly and gently pulled the dough flat-ish. Much easier to cook this way. Not only do they stay turned over when you turn them, but you can be sure the insides won't be doughy like fat golf balls can be. I dipped them in a very thin glaze. I've already eaten 4!

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2007

These were yummy. They are light and fluffy inside, crispy outside- almost like cake doughnut holes, but not quite. Very easy, minimal mess. I gently rolled the dough between my palms to give them better texture, and they still puffed up beautifully and held together nicely. Next time I will use a little less mace since it tends to be overpowering. The sugar coating would make these REALLY delicious with less cinnamon and a little cardamom added to it.

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Leila

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2006

Tasty! But didnt hold their shape well... I think I'll need to use more milk next time. But easy and fast to make for that donut craving! Here's a hint: if you're deep frying them on the stove top... make sure you do a couple test runs... because they can brown fast. I found MED-LOW was the best for cooking them.

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S.Ross

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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2006

Easy and hard to mess up. Tasted very good.

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Avon Lady Lisa

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Living In: Hobart, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: May 7, 2005

This was quick easy and good. My kids liked being the shakers. I used the Pampered Chef Cinnamon blen in place of the cinnamon and nutmeg and it was good, though next time I might put a bit less in the shaker bag.

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2005

This recipe is delicious and super easy. They are just like regular donut holes, but without the rising time!! Give it a try!

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