Cinnamon Toast Crunch Donuts

These delicious Cinnamon Toast Crunch donuts are SO good & super easy to make! They’re perfect for Christmas morning, Sunday brunch, breakfast in bed, or just about ANY occasion!

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Cereal lovers unite! These delicious donuts are made with real Cinnamon Toast Crunch pieces!

You may recognize this great new taste combination from your favorite doughnut chain – last year, we saw the debut of Krispy Kreme limited-edition donuts. For a limited time you could get a yummy Krispy Kreme donut made with real Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, and covered in cinnamon milk icing. They were SO good and one of my absolute favorites! But alas, all good things must come to an end. Or do they?!

Now, you can make your very own Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavor donuts at home, for any occasion! It’s never been easier to recreate the latest glaziest creation on your own! They’re so mouth-watering good, everyone will think they’ve come from an actual donut chain!

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Donuts

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own classic cereal donuts at home!

Supplies Needed for Cinnamon Toast Crunch Doughnuts:

For Donuts:

• All Purpose Flour
• Finely Crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Baking Powder
• Granulated Sugar
• Unsalted Butter
• Large Egg
• Vanilla Extract
• Buttermilk
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal

For Glaze:

• Confectioners Sugar
• Vanilla Extract
• Milk
• Cinnamon
• Cereal Pieces For Topping

How to Make Cereal-Inspired Donuts:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a nonstick donut pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Add the flour, crushed cereal, baking powder, spices and salt to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.

Start by whisking the wet ingredients together inside the well. Once the wet ingredients are mixed, whisk together the wet and dry ingredients until combined. The mixture will be thick and slightly lumpy.

Using a rubber spatula, fold in the pieces of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.

Use a pastry bag or zip-top bag to pipe the batter equally into the six donut cavities.

Bake for 9-10 minutes until the donut bounces back when lightly touched. Turn out to a wire rack to let them cool. Repeat with any remaining batter.

To make the glaze, add all ingredients to a saucepan on medium-low heat.

Use a whisk to stir constantly until the glaze becomes uniform and smooth.

Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, dip them into the cinnamony glaze. You can also add an extra sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on top if you’d like.

To finish, place the donuts back on the wire rack and top with extra bits of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.

Once completed, you’re ready to serve & enjoy a delicious, fluffy doughnut!

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Preparation Time Does This Recipe Need?

It takes about 15 minutes to make the batter and pipe the donuts. After baking, the donuts will cool enough to handle in a few minutes, and the cereal milk glaze should come together very quickly. In total, it’s about 20 minutes!

How Many Donuts Does This Recipe Yield?

This recipe makes between 6-8 donuts, depending on how high the donut cavities are filled. The fuller they are filled, the more likely it is that the center hole will partially close up. This is actually great for holding more cereal toppings because it creates a bowl-like base for the cereal bits!

What’s The Best Method For Piping The Donut Batter Into My Mold?

Cut the tip of the pastry bag so that there’s a one-inch opening at the tip and don’t attach a piping tip to allow for those larger chunks of batter to flow through the opening. You can substitute the piping bag with a zip-top bag, but an actual piping bag will offer a bit more structure.

What If My Glaze Hardens Too Quickly In The Pan?

If the glaze begins to harden, the burner on the stove should still provide enough residual warmth to keep the glaze liquid after it’s been turned off. You may need to occasionally stir the glaze if it’s been sitting for a while. Reheat briefly on a low temperature if needed to re-liquify the glaze. If you do need to reheat, you may need to add a small amount of additional milk. 

How Can I Avoid A Sticky Mess When Applying The Glaze?

Place the wire rack on a baking sheet or over a piece of parchment paper during the glazing process for an easy clean up!

How Should I Store These Cinnamon Toast Crunch Donuts?

These donuts are the best when served the day of! You can extend their freshness by a day or so if stored in an airtight container at room temperature (once they’ve cooled). 

How Should I Crush The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal For This Recipe?

The easiest and fastest way to crush the cereal (to make ½ cup finely crushed) is to add 1 cup of whole cereal to a food processor or blender and quickly pulse until fine. If you don’t have a food processor, put the cereal in a zip-top bag, seal it, and roll over the cereal with a rolling pin until it’s finely crushed. 

Tips And Tricks For Getting The Best Glaze On Your Donuts:

• Use a saucepan that’s wide enough for your hands to easily dip in and out of.
• Submerge the donut deep enough into the glaze to coat it, but don’t press the donut against the bottom of the pan. Hover just above it to get a clean coat of glaze. If this is challenging for you, double up on the glaze ingredients for easier dipping (note, you’ll have glaze left over if you do this). 
• If you want to double-dip the cinnamon glaze, let the first layer cool and harden before coating with a second layer.

Classic Cereal Donuts Recipe

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Donuts

These delicious Cinnamon Toast Crunch Donuts are SO good & super easy to make! They’re perfect for Christmas morning, Sunday brunch, breakfast in bed, or just about ANY occasion!

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Course: Breakfast

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Active Time: 9 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Yields: 6

What You’ll Need:

For Donuts:

• 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Finely Crushed
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
• 2 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 Large Egg
• 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
• 1 Cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal

For Glaze:

• 1 Cup Confectioners Sugar
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 3 Tsp Milk
• 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
• Cereal Pieces for Topping

Instructions:

Making The Donuts

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a nonstick donut pan with cooking spray and set aside.

  Add the flour, crushed cereal, baking powder, spices and salt to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
• Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
• Start by whisking the wet ingredients together inside the well. Once the wet ingredients are mixed, whisk together the wet and dry ingredients until combined. The mixture will be thick and slightly lumpy.
• Using a rubber spatula, fold in the pieces of cinnamon toast crunch cereal.
• Use a pastry bag or zip-top bag to pipe the batter equally into the six donut cavities.
• Bake for 9-10 minutes until the donut bounces back when lightly touched. Turn out to a wire rack to let them cool. Repeat with any remaining batter.

Making The Glaze

• To make the glaze, add all ingredients to a saucepan on medium-low heat.
• Use a whisk to stir constantly until the glaze becomes uniform and smooth.
• Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, dip them into the cinnamony glaze.
• To finish, place back on the wire rack and top with extra bits of cinnamon toast crunch cereal.
• Once completed, you’re ready to serve & enjoy yourself a delicious, fluffy doughnut!

Notes:

Tips For Getting The Best Glaze On Your Donuts:

• Use a saucepan that’s wide enough for your hands to easily dip in and out of.
• Submerge the donut deep enough into the glaze to coat it, but don’t press the donut against the bottom of the pan. Hover just above it to get a clean coat of glaze. If this is challenging for you, double up on the glaze ingredients for easier dipping (note, you’ll have glaze left over if you do this). 
• If you want to double dip the glaze, let the first layer cool and harden before coating with a second layer.

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Now all that’s left to do is sit back, and enjoy a warm, fluffy donut made with your favorite cereal brand, Cinnamon Toast Crunch! Don’t forget to pin this tasty donut recipe for later!