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Easiest Cronuts Ever!

In case you don't know what Cronuts are, they are donut-shaped, deep-fried croissants of deliciousness! They are also super-easy to make!


Heat three inches of vegetable or canola oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. On a piece of wax or parchment paper, unroll and slightly flatten one Pillsbury Crescent Seamless Dough Sheet. Cut the dough using a three-inch cookie or biscuit cutter, then cut out the middle of each 3-inch piece, using a cookie cutter that is about 1-inch across. Gently drop up to two Cronuts or four Cronut holes into the hot oil at a time. Fry each side for about 45 seconds, then cool on a cookie rack. Top with anything you like - I made a glaze out of a 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of warm milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. You could add cinnamon-sugar, nutella, and/or a filling of whipped cream or pudding.

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