Here’s the recipe I entered in the 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off. I was one of 100 finalists in the contest. Mine was not the Million Dollar winning recipe but it won me a trip to Las Vegas and a chance to compete in the competition which was so much fun!

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German Chocolate Donuts
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German Chocolate Doughnuts

Lise Sullivan Ode
German chocolate is a classic cake flavor and it makes the perfect topping for these biscuit doughnuts.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 doughnuts
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Pillsbury® Creamy Supreme® Coconut Pecan Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Pillsbury® Chocolate Frosting
  • 1 can Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Layers refridgerated honey butter biscuits
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Instructions
 

  • In 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, spoon coconut pecan frosting into decorating bag fitted with 1/2-inch wide tip. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir chocolate frosting and 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Set aside.
  • Place paper towels under cooling rack. Separate dough into 8 biscuits; gently place 2 biscuits at a time in hot oil. Cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Using tongs, gently turn over; cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to cooling rack; cool 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix pecans and coconut.
  • To fill doughnuts, insert decorating tip into side of each biscuit. Squeeze about 2 tablespoons of coconut pecan frosting into center.
  • Dip one side of each biscuit in chocolate glaze. Sprinkle with pecan mixture. Serve warm or cool.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury Bake-Off®
Calories: 420kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 623mg, Potassium: 241mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 3mg

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