Are you wondering what to make with your leftover Pillsbury Grands Biscuits? Well if you have a sweet tooth like me this recipe for Baked Donut Holes With Canned Biscuits, caramel filling, and mocha sugar coating is exactly what you’re looking for! It’s a quick and easy treat that’s perfect for a fun weekend baking project or a simple dessert for a brunch party! They’re a great option for brunches, parties, or potlucks.
Not only are they easy to make, but they’re also coated in a tasty combination of mocha and sugar. That’s why it’s the perfect treat for coffee lovers. But the real magic of these baked donut holes with canned biscuits comes from the caramel filling. With a simple addition of caramel syrup, these little bites become a decadent treat any day of the week. So grab your apron and get ready to indulge in these delicious treats! This recipe for Baked Donut Holes with mocha sugar coating, and filled up with caramel syrup is delicious and indulgent.

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Why You Will Love Baked Donut Holes With Canned Biscuits
- Using Pillsbury Grands canned biscuits as the dough makes the dessert quick and easy.
- Minimal ingredients: you only need 5!
- An amazing dessert, breakfast, or brunch treat.
- Caramel syrup adds a gooey and rich touch.
- Excellent if you’re short on time or don’t have a lot of baking experience.
- Fun and creative: You can customize this recipe by choosing different coatings and fillings: cinnamon sugar coating, a chocolate glaze, or a raspberry filling.
- Great for sharing: Baked donut holes are the perfect size for sharing with friends and family.
- Budget-friendly: Using canned biscuits is a cost-effective way to make donuts at home. You don’t need any fancy equipment or ingredients either.
What Brand Of Biscuit Dough Should I Use?

- Pillsbury Grands!: With many options like flaky and buttermilk, this dough is great for making donut holes. They are widely available and have a light, fluffy texture that works well when baked.
- Annie’s: Annie’s makes organic biscuit dough that is free from artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. Their biscuits have a mild, buttery flavor that pairs well with sweet toppings like mocha and caramel.
- Immaculate Baking Co.: Immaculate Baking Co. offers a range of biscuit dough products, including buttermilk and flaky biscuits, that are made with organic and non-GMO ingredients.
- Great Value: Walmart’s Great Value brand also offers canned biscuit dough that can be used to make Baked Donut Holes With Canned Biscuits. Their biscuits are affordable and widely available, making them a convenient choice for home bakers.
What Kind Of Caramel Syrup Should I Use?
- Torani Caramel Sauce: This high-quality caramel sauce has a rich, buttery flavor and a thick, creamy consistency. Made with real sugar and cream and has no artificial flavors or colors.
- Hershey’s Caramel Syrup: Hershey’s Caramel Syrup is a thick, gooey sauce with a classic caramel flavor. Made with high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, and sugar, and has a smooth, velvety texture.
- Smucker’s Caramel Syrup: Smucker’s Caramel Syrup is a thick, rich sauce that has a buttery, caramel flavor. It is made with high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, sugar, and cream and has a velvety texture that is perfect for Baked Donut Holes With Canned Biscuits
- Ghirardelli Caramel Sauce: Ghirardelli Caramel Sauce is a premium caramel sauce. Made with real cream and butter. It has a rich, indulgent flavor and a thick, creamy texture that is ideal for filling donut holes.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
- 16.3 oz sized can of biscuit dough (I used Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 pack mocha instant coffee (optional- could substitute cinnamon or vanilla frappe)
- ½ cup caramel sauce

How Do You Make Them?
- Open your can of biscuits and cut eat dough into 4 sections (do your best to make them even)
- Combine sugar and mocha in a bowl and whisk
- Roll each piece of dough into a ball
- Baste them all in the melted butter
- Toss them in the sugar mixture
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Line sheet pan with parchment paper
- Spread the donut holes out in the pan
- Bake for 10 minutes
- Chill for 30 minutes
- Fill a piping bag with caramel sauce with a small piping tip
- Puncture each Baked Donut Holes with the piping tip and fill it up with caramel!


Baked Donut Holes With Canned Biscuits
Equipment
- piping tip and bag
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 16.3 oz sized can of biscuit dough I used Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 packed mocha instant coffee optional- could substitute cinnamon or vanilla frappe
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Open your can of biscuits and cut eat dough into 4 sections (do your best to make them even)
- Combine sugar and mocha in a bowl and whisk
- Roll each piece of dough into a ball
- Baste them all on the melted butter
- Toss them in the sugar mixture
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Line sheet pan with parchment paper
- Spread the donut holes out in the pan
- Bake for 10 minutes
- Chill for 30 minutes
- Fill a piping bag with caramel sauce with a small piping tip
- Puncture each Baked Donut Holes with the piping tip and fill it up with caramel!
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