Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 cups pancake mix ( (don't pack into measuring cup - just scoop and scrape off excess))
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs, (beaten)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp oil, (plus more for frying)
  • cinnamon sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla or maple extract

Instruction

  • Pour several inches of oil into a deep saucepan. Begin heating it up to 375F degrees over medium-high heat. It's important to use a cooking thermometer to get it to the right temperature and not overheat the oil.
  • In a large bowl, combine pancake mix, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, milk, beaten eggs and 2 tbsp. oil.
  • Scoop batter up using a spoon or a small cookie scooper and drop into the hot oil. A generous teaspoon of the batter is enough.
  • Don't make them too big and don't let your oil get out of control hot and don't try to cook too many at one time.
  • Drop about 3-4 puppies at a time into the oil.
  • Flip them over once during cooking so the get evenly brown on all sides.
  • Small batches work best so you have a chance to flip them around as they cook. Continue with this process until they are all done.
  • When they are finished frying, place them onto a paper towel lined tray to drain excess grease. They will be golden brown when done.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar as soon as they come out of oil.
  • To make the icing, stir together powdered sugar, milk and extract in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Then serve!