I love donuts of all kinds. Beignets are adorable little bite sized donuts that... if you stuff with Oreos... are exactly what heaven tastes like. Pretty sure.
Donuts of any kind are always a little bit of work because you have to make the dough, let it rise, shape it, let it rise, then cook it. They are ALWAYS worth the effort though. Don't let anyone tell you different. These little pillows of deliciousness are no different. All the tastiness of a beignet with a little secret surprise inside!
Oreo Beignets (Mini Oreo Donut Bites)
Ingredients
one recipe for our Old Fashioned Jelly Donuts (HERE)
one bag Mini Oreo Cookies
icing sugar, for dusting
Directions
Prepare dough as per original recipe (HERE) to just after the first rise.
Punch dough down and roll to about 1/4 inch thickness. Using a 2 - 3 inch cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough.
Place a mini oreo into the center of each round.
Pinch the edges together very tightly. Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet. (NOTE - I like to cut the parchment paper into small squares, this makes it easier to transfer to the oil without deflating the dough.)
Let rise for another 30 minutes, then start heating oil to 350 degrees.
When oil reaches 350 (for best results use a thermometer), fry 5 or 6 beignets at a time. One minute, then flip and another minute on the other side. Dough should be golden brown.
Remove from oil to paper towels to cool.
When all are fried and cool, sprinkle generously with icing sugar. Donuts must be cool or the icing sugar will disappear.
These are best eaten the day they are made but can be kept for a day in an airtight container.
You get A LOT of these bad boys. I didn't count but I'd say about 4 - 5 dozen? Next time I make them I will count so I have a better idea!
A perfect treat to make to share with friends and family!
You can freeze them before you put the icing sugar on and then thaw them at a later time. Once completely thawed you can then sprinkle with icing sugar.
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