Maple Bacon Doughnut Bites Recipe

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 cup 2% milk 1 tablespoon butter, melted Oil for deep-fat frying GLAZE: 1 cup confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon 2% milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 7 maple-flavored bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Heat oil to 350° in an electric skillet or deep fryer. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning often. Drain on paper towels.

In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, milk and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts into glaze; sprinkle tops with bacon. Yield: about 2 dozen. Nutritional Facts 1 doughnut equals 101 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.