Description
Cinnamon Sugar Elephant Ears are crispy, golden fried dough treats coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. They’re a classic fair and carnival favorite that’s easy to make at home—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a crunchy, sugary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough or puff pastry
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut dough into 6–8 pieces and gently stretch each piece into an oval or ear shape.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry each dough piece for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and puffed. Drain on paper towels.
- Brush warm elephant ears with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve immediately for best crispness and flavor.
Notes
- Use pizza dough for a fluffier texture, or puff pastry for a flakier bite.
- Keep fried dough warm in a low oven while frying remaining pieces.
- Try adding a drizzle of honey or chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: elephant ears, cinnamon sugar fried dough, carnival treats, fried pastry, sweet snacks