Kool Aid Donut Holes

Kool Aid Donut Holes

These donuts have a fruity twist because they include Kool-Aid mix. The mix adds both a burst of flavor and a great coloring. Use whatever flavor you’d like to make the recipe your own.

Yields: Makes About 50 Donut Holes.

Ingredients

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ envelope of unsweetened soft drink mix (any flavor, such as Kool-Aid)
• 1 cup of milk
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons of melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Oil for frying

For the Topping

• 1 cup of white sugar
• ½ envelope of unsweetened soft drink mix (any flavor, such as Kool-Aid)

Method of Preparation

• Heat the frying oil to 365º F.
• Mix the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and soft drink mix together in a large bowl.
• Whisk the eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla together in a large, separate bowl until blended.
• Add the flour mixture until fully incorporated. It should be the consistency of a thicker pancake batter.
• Use a spoon to drop teaspoon-sized batter into the oil. Fry until the donut holes are browned on all sides (about 2 or 3 minutes).
• Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Mix the topping ingredients in a flat bottomed dish.
• Roll the donut holes in the topping while they are still hot.
• Serve warm.