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Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks

Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks

Golden-fried donut sticks made from biscuit dough, dunked in silky maple glaze and topped with crisp bacon. Easy, indulgent, and perfect with coffee.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough 16.3 oz can (8 large biscuits)
  • 2 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 6 slice thick-cut bacon cooked crisp and finely chopped
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar for maple glaze
  • 0.33 cup pure maple syrup grade A or B, for glaze
  • 1.5 tablespoon milk add more to thin glaze as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.125 teaspoon fine salt a pinch, balances sweetness
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, for the glaze
  • 0.25 cup chopped pecans optional garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until very crisp. Drain on paper towels and finely chop. Set aside.
  • Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until smooth and pourable. Adjust with a splash of milk if needed. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with a rack or paper towels for draining.
  • Shape the sticks: Open the biscuit can. Working one at a time, roll each biscuit into a 6-inch log and gently flatten to about 0.5 inch thick to form a stick shape.
  • Fry in batches without crowding, turning once, until deep golden brown, about 1.5 to 2 minutes per side. Maintain the oil at 350°F.
  • Drain briefly, then dip or brush each warm donut stick with the maple glaze. Immediately sprinkle with chopped bacon (and pecans, if using) so it adheres.
  • Serve warm. If needed, rewarm unglazed sticks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes, then glaze and top.

Notes

For extra crunch, double-fry: give the sticks a quick second fry for 30 seconds after resting 2 minutes. If the glaze thickens while you work, whisk in 0.5 teaspoon milk at a time until smooth.