1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and give your mini donut pan a nice little spritz with the cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cookie mix and all-purpose flour.
3. Slide in your eggs, vegetable oil, and milk, and mix until well combined. If you’re feeling a splash of color, add a few drops of food coloring to get that perfect cotton candy hue.
4. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each well about three-quarters full.
5. Pop them in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. They’ll have a springy touch to them.
6. Once baked, cool these little rings of joy in the pan for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
7. If you’re in the mood, dust them with a little powdered sugar for that “fancy fairground” effect.
Variations & Tips
– Go Glazy: If you want to put a bit more “cotton” in your cotton candy, whip up a light glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a teaspoon or two of milk and a drop of vanilla extract. Drizzle the glaze over warm donuts.
– Food Coloring Fun: Divide your batter and use pink and blue to create a mix of hues, or swirl them together for a tie-dye effect.
– Cookie Cutter Magic: No donut pan? No problem. Roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut into donut shapes, and bake them on a cookie sheet instead.
– Storage Scoop: Keep your mini donuts fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, though I can’t imagine they’ll last that long.
And don’t forget, these mini donuts aren’t just about taste. They’re also about embracing a bit of whimsy and joy in our sometimes-too-serious lives. Let each bite remind you of the simpler times, and share them with friends, family, or coworkers to spread a little unexpected delight in your day. Happy baking!
