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Easy Biscuit Dough Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts
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Biscuit Dough Donuts with Peanut Butter & Chocolate Glaze

Super easy no-yeast donuts that use biscuit dough as a shortcut. These are ready in just 10 minutes and they are deliciously pillowy soft. The peanut butter and chocolate is decadent, creamy with a slight crunch from the Reese's Pieces.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Servings: 8 full size donuts

Equipment

  • Candy thermometer for frying is recommended

Ingredients

  • 1 can Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk Biscuits 16.3 oz can, 8 count
  • oil for frying
  • 1 Reese's Pieces, 9.9 oz bag

Peanut Butter Glaze

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter Jif preferred
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Donut Frosting

  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a fry safe pot, deep skillet or deep fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Separate each biscuit dough and use your fingers to flatten each biscuit into thinner disks, trying to keep the perfect circular shape (they shrink down and thicken as they cook. If you don't flatten, they will be too thick.)
  • Place a few donuts in the pan of hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan. Fry until golden brown on one side, about 1-2 minutes, and then flip and fry until golden brown on the opposite side.
  • Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate for a moment, then transfer to a cooling rack to prevent from getting soggy. Repeat with the remaining donuts. While they cool slightly, prepare the glazes.

Peanut Butter Glaze

  • In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter until fluffy (or beat with a hand mixer)
  • Gradually add in 1 cup of powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth and incorporated. Add remaining powdered sugar and whisk in until smooth. The texture should be slightly thick but easily spreadable.

Chocolate Donut Frosting

  • Sift together the sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla, a little at a time, to make a smooth, pourable glaze.
  • Add into a piping bag or zip top bag with the corner cut with a small opening for the glaze to be piped.

Frost the Donuts

  • Empty bag of Reece's Pieces into a medium bowl. Using a knife or offset spatula, frost the donuts with a few dollops of the peanut butter glaze. Dip each donut upside down into the Reece's Pieces to pack them onto the peanut butter.
  • Frost each donut with the chocolate glaze in a zigzag pattern and eat immediately. Donuts are best enjoyed fresh and warm.

Notes

Donuts should be sealed in an airtight container and leftovers are best enjoyed reheated for about 10 seconds in the microwave.