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This may be one of my favorite things I make. The Kool-Aid not only adds outrageous color but flavor as well. I first saw these donuts at the county fair, and the second I tasted one, I knew I had to come up with a recipe of my own. These are a real treat for kids of all ages, so don’t be afraid to try them!
Be warned, though. They are really BOLD in every way imaginable.
Ingredients
Mixed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3⁄4 cup sugar, white granulated
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sifted
2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
1 full packet of powdered unsweetened Kool-Aid mix, 0.13 oz. (we like Tropical Punch!)
1 tablespoon baking powder
Dash of salt
Canola oil for frying (the amount depends on your pot or fryer)
Directions
Beat egg lightly, then add sugar, butter, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, Kool-Aid packet, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet, mixing well.
Drop bits of dough using a small-sized cookie scoop (the size of your thumb, approximately). Fry in hot canola oil (360° to 370°F) 1 1⁄2 to 2 minutes, turning halfway through.
Drain on paper towels and enjoy.
Yields 10–12 donut holes