A pickle donut is unexpectedly delicious and incredibly easy to make with just three simple ingredients. Plain unglazed donuts, powdered sugar, and dill pickle seasoning, are all you need to whip up these bold donuts!
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Pickle donuts are a bold mix of sweet and tangy, with the sugary coating balanced by a zesty dill pickle punch.
- Skill Level: This recipe is quick and easy for everyone to make, including kids!
- Prep Ahead: While best enjoyed fresh, you can coat the donuts up to a few hours ahead and store them in an airtight container.
- Freezing: Avoid freezing coated donuts, the sugar and seasoning can get soggy or lose flavor after thawing. So for longer storage, freeze uncoated donuts, then thaw and toss with the pickle sugar mixture just before serving for the best texture and flavor
3 Easy Ingredients
- Donuts: Choose unglazed mini donuts or donut holes for the perfect bite. Glazed or frosted donuts can overpower the pickle flavor.
- Seasoning: Dill pickle seasoning can vary in saltiness and tang, so taste and adjust before coating all your donuts. Or make your own homemade dill pickle seasoning to control the flavor.
- Sugar: The powdered sugar adds sweetness and is mixed with the seasoning to help it coat the donuts.
Pro Tips for Pickle Donuts
- Toss gently: Use a shallow bowl or bag to coat the donuts evenly without smashing them.
- Short-Term Storage: Store coated donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 hours. They’re best enjoyed the day they’re made.
- Refrigeration Not Recommended: The sugar coating can melt or get sticky in the fridge due to moisture.
- Freeze Uncoated Donuts Only: If you want to make them ahead, freeze the plain unglazed donuts. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or store in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Coat After Thawing: Let frozen donuts come to room temperature, then toss with the powdered sugar + dill seasoning mix just before serving.
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Pickle Donuts
Sweet, savory, and salty flavors combine in this no-bake 3-ingredient pickle donut recipe.
Equipment
- shallow dish
Ingredients
- 6 plain donuts or 12 mini donuts, unglazed
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle seasoning such as Trader Joe's or make your own
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine powdered sugar and dill pickle seasoning. Taste, and add additional pickle seasoning if you would like a bigger pickle punch.
- Toss donuts in powdered sugar to coat.
Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate.
- Store coated donuts in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or uncoated donuts in the freezer for up to 3 months (2 months for best quality).
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1donut | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dessert
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