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Favorite Kids Camping Recipes! Campfire Donuts Recipe

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This campfire donuts recipe is one of our favorite kids camping recipes! They are SO easy to make and they are really fun to make too! You can get the kids involved in making them and they will soon be asking for them on every camping trip.

 

Easy campfire recipes! These campfire donuts are our kids favorite of all our camping recipes! Great camping breakfast or dessert idea.

 

I now add these campfire donuts to our camping recipes menu plan every camping trip because they are so quick and easy and they really are a lot of fun for the kids to help make. For this campfire donuts recipe you’ll need the following:

  • cast iron pan
  • vegetable oil
  • biscuit dough (Pillsbury biscuits value pack is what we used.)
  • cinnamon sugar

 

Easy campfire recipes! These campfire donuts are our kids favorite of all our camping recipes! Great camping breakfast or dessert idea.

 

Begin by building a fire and placing a cast iron pan (I used this one) on the grate over the fire. Fill 1/3 full with vegetable oil. Heat until oil is shimmering. Test the oil’s temperature by putting a pice of biscuit dough in the oil. If it begins to brown then the oil is ready. If it just sinks to the bottom and doesn’t start floating then the oil isn’t hot enough yet.

 

Easy campfire recipes! These campfire donuts are our kids favorite of all our camping recipes! Great camping breakfast or dessert idea.

 

Give each of the kids a piece of biscuit dough and let them form the shape of their donuts. We’ve done traditional donut shapes by just poking a hole in the middle of the biscuit dough and it works best. The kids have more fun making snakes and shapes but they don’t always cook through the middle when they are a solid shape.

 

Easy campfire recipes! These campfire donuts are our kids favorite of all our camping recipes! Great camping breakfast or dessert idea.

 

Once one side is browned, flip the donuts to cook the opposite side. Once that side is brown carefully remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to help remove excess grease.

 

Easy campfire recipes! These campfire donuts are our kids favorite of all our camping recipes! Great camping breakfast or dessert idea.

 

Then let the kids add cinnamon sugar to their donuts. You can either use brown paper bags to shake them and coat them or just sprinkle them on using a sugar shaker over a paper plate. The best thing about camping recipes is that they are made outdoors and it doesn’t matter if the kids make a mess of it!

 

Easy campfire recipes! These campfire donuts are our kids favorite of all our camping recipes! Great camping breakfast or dessert idea.

 

Let them cool a bit before you eat them as they will be very hot! These taste just like bakery donuts and we absolutely love them. Try them and you’ll see why these campfire donuts are one of our favorite camping recipes!

You can make as many or as few campfire donuts as you want! I always have biscuit dough on hand in our fridge in the camper. You never know when you’ll need to make these. They are great for breakfast or dessert!

 

Print the Campfire Donuts recipe below:

 

Favorite Camping Recipes! Campfire Donuts Recipe

Sarah | Must Have Mom
Quick and easy campfire donuts that are one of our favorite camping recipes! Fun for the kids!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 4 mins
Total Time 9 mins

Ingredients
  

  • cast iron pan
  • vegetable oil
  • biscuit dough Pillsbury biscuits value pack is what we used.
  • cinnamon sugar

Instructions
 

  • Build a campfire and place a cast iron pan on the grate over the fire.
  • Fill cast iron pan 1/3 full with vegetable oil. Heat until the oil's surface is shimmery. Test oil temperature with a small piece of dough. If it starts to float and brown then the oil is hot enough. If it sinks and doesn't cook then the oil isn't hot enough yet. If it burns then your oil is too hot and you need to move the cast iron pan away from the direct flame a bit.
  • Shape each biscuit into a donut shape by poking a hole in the center and forming a ring. Once oil has reached the proper temperature add biscuit dough to the oil. Cook until bottom is browned then flip and cook until opposite side has browned. Once both sides have browned remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to help soak up excess grease.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (either in a brown paper bag or just sprinkle over the top of the donut). Serve immediately. Be careful they will be hot!

 

Kids Camping Recipes Campfire Donuts Supplies:

 

Lodge L10SK3ASHH41B Cast Iron Skillet, Pre-Seasoned, 12-inchLodge L10SK3ASHH41B Cast Iron Skillet, Pre-Seasoned, 12-inchCrisco Pure all Natural Vegetable Oil - 128 ozCrisco Pure all Natural Vegetable Oil – 128 ozWinware Stainless Steel Dredges 10-Ounce with HandleWinware Stainless Steel Dredges 10-Ounce with HandleMccormick Cinnamon Sugar, 29-OunceMccormick Cinnamon Sugar, 29-Ounce

 

 

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  1. Lindsay says

    April 28, 2017 at 8:37 am

    My boys would love to make these. You can only make s’mores so many times. Can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply
  2. Julie Wood says

    May 3, 2017 at 8:45 am

    The Favorite Camping Recipes! Campfire Donuts Recipe is amazing, and I am going to make these donuts next time I am camping. The kids would love to make these for sure!

    Reply
  3. Darcy Koch says

    May 5, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    I bet these doughnuts taste delicious. Food cooked outside over an open fire seems to taste better.

    Reply
  4. Laurajj says

    May 9, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Oh what a fun idea this is! I have to try this in our yard firepit! How fun!

    Reply
  5. Carla says

    June 2, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    Do you save the oil to reuse again or what do you do with all of that oil Everytime? I want to do his? I am wondering if it would be feasible for girl scout camp 🙂 do you have a hard time keeping the oild hot enough?

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    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      June 6, 2017 at 7:23 am

      Carla, it is simple to keep the oil hot enough over the fire. This would be a great Girl Scout Camp meal. You can reuse the oil but I would label it and only use it for donuts.

      Reply
  6. Kimberly Flickinger says

    July 9, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    These donuts look not only easy to make, but fun to make as well. I bet they are delicious.

    Reply
  7. Nancy says

    July 16, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    My mom made these for us when I was a kid and I’m happy to say I’ve kept the tradition alive with my own children. ..they’re soooo much better than any bakery/donut shop I’ve ever been to. Should be eaten soon after cooking, which is NEVER a problem in my family!

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    • Sarah says

      July 18, 2017 at 10:40 am

      I totally agree!! I didn’t get the pleasure of trying them as a kid but I enjoy them just as much as the kids lol!

      Reply
    • Steven Smith says

      October 11, 2017 at 2:26 am

      Im in Australia and wondering where or what to use cause I cant find biscuit dough here

      Reply
      • Kay says

        November 11, 2017 at 7:18 pm

        I would say you can probly use the same as if you were making whole made bisquits !!!

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      • Jacki says

        August 4, 2021 at 6:32 pm

        Biscuits are the equivalent to a scone in England. Being the Australia’s language is more like England, do you have scone mix, or refrigerated scone dough in a can?

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        • Sarah says

          September 21, 2021 at 2:44 pm

          No these are not like scones. More like a dinner roll if that helps

          Reply
  8. Emily says

    August 4, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    Just curious if you can do this on a camp stove, or if it needs to be done on a fire.

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    • Sarah says

      August 8, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Yes, you could do these on a camp stove. Just follow the directions the same and wait for the oil to heat to a shimmer.

      Reply
  9. Amy says

    August 13, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    Is there another oil I can use? I’d like to avoid veg oil and use something healthier. 😉

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      August 15, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Sure, you can use any oil that is suitable for frying.

      Reply
  10. Cindy Richter says

    August 17, 2017 at 12:40 am

    This looks easy! I have always wondered how to make donuts and can hardly wait to try it – who knew… biscuits! Saw this on the Share Your Style link party. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      August 17, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Cindy! They are so fun and easy!

      Reply
  11. Ashley says

    August 7, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    This was my favorite camping meal when I was a kid! It was the only time my parents would ever make something so unhealthy, and there were always enough for me to eat as many as I wanted! I’m getting hungry just looking at these pictures!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      August 13, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      What a great memory!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I hope my kids grow up and have the same awesome memories of these donuts that have become tradition for us!

      Reply
  12. Amanda says

    August 20, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    I’ve looked up pilsbury biscuits and there are a few different variations – flakey, country style, grands, original… which works better as a doughnut-type dough? Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      August 20, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      We’ve used the original and grands and they both work well! The grands are probably a little better for larger donuts but the original work well as smaller mini donuts.

      Reply
  13. Rosie says

    May 20, 2019 at 6:46 am

    What a great idea!! And so easy everyone would want to help. I’m sure there would be no leftovers, either!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 20, 2019 at 7:38 pm

      They are so fun and tasty too!

      Reply
  14. Rebecca says

    December 13, 2019 at 7:27 pm

    I tried these the last time I went camping. It was easy to follow but they weren’t cooked all the way through. I had hot oil and shaped the donuts like normal. What did I do wrong?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 16, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      If you make them too thick or don’t put a hole in the middle then they won’t cook. I also suggest using a thermometer to check the oil temperature. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  15. Becca Niederkrom says

    January 16, 2020 at 10:46 am

    My kids loved this! Thank you for helping make them happy =)

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 24, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      I’m so glad to hear they loved it! Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  16. Joanne says

    April 20, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    Those look amazing! We aren’t campers but I bet if I made food like this my boys wouldn’t mind giving it another try. Pinned.

    Reply
  17. Darlene says

    May 3, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    I use Frozen bread dough thawed and cut into shapes or circles. Same way fry in hot oil. I buy it from grocery store bakeries if not in frozen section of store. Works fantastic. Have been doing this for 20 years for my grand kids. Now grown and still ask for fried bread. We coAt with cinnamon and sugar or my homemade strawberry jam. Can’t make them fast enough for everyone. They cook very fast on stove or over camp fire, better than bought donuts

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    • Sarah says

      May 6, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      Great idea!! Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to try this.

      Reply
  18. Olivia Rose says

    July 24, 2021 at 9:21 am

    Those looks so yummy… Thanks for sharing I am sure my kids gonna love it.

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    • Sarah says

      July 28, 2021 at 9:49 am

      Enjoy!!

      Reply
  19. Tracy Lynn says

    April 28, 2022 at 4:42 am

    Oh, do these bring back memories, great at camp and as a weekend treat as well. Can’t wait to try this with my grandkids. Glad I saw it over at the Homestead Blog hop!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 29, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      Awe that is fantastic! Thanks Tracy

      Reply
  20. Catherine Sokolowski says

    June 8, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    The donuts look so yummy and easy to make. And better yet, the whole camping group can get involved. I will definitely try these on our next trip!

    Reply
  21. Carrie says

    July 1, 2022 at 1:31 pm

    I made these with a large group of scouts at a Webelos campout. This was their entry in the Commissioner’s Dessert Contest, and our scouts took top honors! We had the scouts prepare the bags of cinnamon sugar, shape the dough, and do the shaking, while the parents did the actual cooking (there wasn’t a lot of hot oil splatter, but there was enough to make it a little iffy for them). The one thing we didn’t think about bringing was a can for the used oil. Luckily, we were able to get one from the camp kitchen. The scouts all loved the donuts… I even heard that they were the best donuts they’d ever had!

    Thanks for the detailed recipe and instructions!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:50 am

      This is fantastic! I am so excited for them!! How fun to win the contest. Thanks so much for sharing this! It brought a smile to my face today

      Reply
  22. Mark says

    July 1, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    Guess we need to buy a camper so we have a fridge for the dough.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:49 am

      You can put the dough in a cooler instead of course

      Reply

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