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German Chocolate Donuts
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German Chocolate Donuts

I came up with this decadent “breakfast” as a twist on one of my dad’s favorite cakes. German Chocolate Donuts are made with Pillsbury Biscuits, fried in Crisco Oil, then filled with Pillsbury Coconut Pecan Frosting and dipped in Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Frosting. Then topped with toasted coconut and pecans.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 20 donuts
Calories 499kcal

Ingredients

  • 4-5 cups Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 4 cans Pillsbury™ Grands!™Jr. Golden Homestyle Buttermilk Biiscuits 5 biscuits per can
  • 1 can Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme™ Coconut Pecan Frosting
  • 1 cup Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme™ Chocolate Frosting
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • cup chopped pecans or more if desired
  • ½ cup flaked coconut toasted (or desired amount)

Instructions

  • In 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, spoon coconut pecan frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a 4B pastry tip. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir chocolate frosting and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Add a few more drops of water if it's too thick. Set aside.
  • Place paper towels under cooling rack. Separate dough into 20 biscuits; gently place 5 biscuits at a time in hot oil. Cook about 1 minute or until golden brown. Using tongs, gently turn over; cook 1 minute or until golden brown. Remove to cooling rack; cool 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix pecans and coconut.
  • To fill the biscuits which we will now call donuts, use a sharp knife to poke a hole in the side of each donut, then insert pastry tip into side of each donut. Squeeze coconut pecan frosting into center until filled.
  • Dip one side of each donut in chocolate glaze. Sprinkle with pecan mixture. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg