Copycat Krispy Kreme® Donuts

Name: Copycat Krispy Kreme® Donuts
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 6 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water, warmed to 110 degrees F; 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided; 1/4 cup evaporated milk, warmed to 110 degrees F; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature; 1 large egg; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more, to taste, for dusting a work surface; 4 cups vegetable shortening; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar; salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons evaporated milk; hot water, to taste

Instructions

Prep:3hCook:3h

No need to worry about whether the "hot light" is on when you can make Copycat Krispy Kreme® Donuts in your very own kitchen! The fluffy dough is topped with the melty sweet glaze to make these delectable treats. You can have them for breakfast, as a snack, or as dessert! Copycat Krispy Kreme Donuts taste so much like the original, people won't believe you made them at home.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:23:59 GMT