Description
This Easy 15-Minute Maple Bar Donut Recipe uses store-bought biscuit dough to create fluffy, golden donuts topped with creamy maple frosting. A quick and foolproof recipe that tastes just like your favorite bakery maple bars—perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Donuts
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits, like Pillsbury Grands)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Maple Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons milk (add more if needed)
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- A drizzle of chocolate
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Warm 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape Bars: Open biscuit can, separate biscuits, flatten slightly, and stretch into rectangular bar shapes.
- Fry Donuts: Fry 2–3 bars at a time, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on a cooling rack.
- Make Frosting: Whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, maple extract, milk, and salt until smooth.
- Frost Donuts: Spread frosting on slightly cooled donuts and add optional toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan—fry in small batches.
- Use a thermometer to keep oil steady at 350°F.
- Flatten biscuits well before frying for proper maple bar shape.
- Cool donuts slightly before frosting so icing doesn’t melt off.
- For stronger flavor, always use maple extract instead of syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
Keywords: Easy Maple Bars, Biscuit Donut Recipe, Pillsbury Donut Recipes, Maple Doughnut Recipe, Desserts Made With Biscuit Dough, Store Bought Dough Recipes, Biscuit Donuts, Quick Donut Recipes